Definition of «validation»

Usage examples

1. User registration validation: Ensuring that the user enters a valid email address and password format while registering on a website or application.
2. Data entry validation: Verifying the accuracy and integrity of data entered into a system, checking for errors, inconsistencies, or missing information.
3. Credit card validation: Verifying the authenticity and validity of credit card information before processing a payment transaction.
4. Form validation: Checking user input on forms to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data entered follows the specified format (e.g., phone numbers, dates, or postal codes).
5. Email address validation: Verifying an email address to ensure it follows the correct structure and is reachable or exists.
6. Model validation: Checking the accuracy and reliability of a statistical or predictive model by comparing its predictions against a known set of outcomes or test data.
7. API input validation: Verifying and ensuring that the data provided to an Application Programming Interface (API) is valid, correctly formatted, and meets the required specifications.
8. Password validation: Enforcing specific rules and criteria for creating strong passwords, such as a minimum length, inclusion of uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
9. Input data validation: Validating user input in software applications to prevent security vulnerabilities like SQL injection or cross-site scripting attacks.
10. Certificate validation: Verifying the authenticity and integrity of digital certificates, such as SSL/TLS certificates, to ensure secure and trustworthy communication over the internet.