Ensure Conditional Checkbox Validation in Vue.js with Vuelidate

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The Problem

In your Vue component, you may have a scenario where a checkbox for accepting terms is conditionally rendered based on a showAcceptTermsBox boolean property. The issue arises when you want the validation to occur only if the checkbox is visible on the form. You want to avoid having the checkbox validated when it is hidden.

With the default setup, Vuelidate validates all fields regardless of whether they are visible based on your component's logic, leading to confusion for users when they submit the form.

The Solution

To solve this problem, we will modify the validation logic for the checkbox using dynamic rules in Vuelidate. Here's a step-by-step guide to implement this solution.

Step 1: Set Up Your Vue Component

First, ensure you have your Vue component set up with the necessary imports and state variables. Here is the basic structure, which includes refining how we define the rules for Vuelidate.

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Step 2: Create Dynamic Validation Rules

Now, we will create our rules dynamically to include the checkbox validation only when showAcceptTermsBox is true. Here’s how you can achieve that:

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Step 3: Implement the Template

Now, you need to render your form using the template section of your Vue component:

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Summary

The checkbox is only validated when it is visible.

You can customize messages for required validations further.

Implement these changes, and you should see a marked improvement in how your form manages conditional validations. Happy coding!