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skie/rule-flow
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RuleFlow plugin for CakePHP

1.0.0(11mo ago)1621↓29.2%MITPHPPHP >=8.3CI passing

Since Jun 12Pushed 11mo agoCompare

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RuleFlow Plugin for CakePHP
===========================

[](#ruleflow-plugin-for-cakephp)

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A CakePHP plugin that seamlessly transforms server-side validation rules into client-side JSON Logic validation, providing automatic form validation without requiring separate client-side validation code.

Features
--------

[](#features)

- **Automatic Rule Transformation**: Converts CakePHP validation rules to JSON Logic format
- **Real-time Validation**: Client-side validation with immediate feedback
- **Custom Rules Support**: Extend with custom PHP rules and JavaScript functions
- **Dynamic Forms**: Support for dynamically added form fields
- **Zero Configuration**: Works automatically with enhanced FormHelper
- **Cross-Platform Patterns**: Consistent regex validation between PHP and JavaScript

Quick Start
-----------

[](#quick-start)

### Installation

[](#installation)

```
composer require skie/rule-flow
```

### Basic Usage

[](#basic-usage)

**1. Load the plugin in your CakePHP application:**

```
// In config/bootstrap.php or Application.php
$this->addPlugin('RuleFlow');
```

**2. Use in your controller:**

```
// Load the component
public function initialize(): void
{
    parent::initialize();
    $this->loadComponent('RuleFlow.Rule');
}

// Configure validation rules for forms
public function add()
{
    $article = $this->Articles->newEmptyEntity();
    $this->Rule->configureFormRules($this->Articles);
    $this->set(compact('article'));
}
```

**3. Use enhanced FormHelper in your view:**

```
// In src/View/AppView.php
public function initialize(): void
{
    parent::initialize();
    $this->loadHelper('RuleFlow.Form');
}
```

**4. Create forms with automatic validation:**

```