3 ms·
> How do you know if you need frontend validation as opposed to the backend? You _always_ need backend validation. Never trust the client. You can then layer o
by bschwindHN 8y ago
> How do you know if you need frontend validation as opposed to the backend?
You _always_ need backend validation. Never trust the client. You can then layer on frontend validation where it's needed to make a better UX.
- ravenstine 8y agoI think that could have been a poor choice of words on my part. From memory, when asked nearly the same question, I don't think it was suggesting frontend validation exclusive to backend validation. Then again, maybe that was how it was phrased. Ugh. Maybe I'll edit my original post. You are definitely correct, however.