### Install VineJS using npm

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/getting_started

Install the VineJS package using npm. This is the first step to using VineJS in your project.

```bash
npm i @vinejs/vine
```

--------------------------------

### Install VineJS using pnpm

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/getting_started

Install the VineJS package using pnpm. This is another alternative package manager.

```bash
pnpm add @vinejs/vine
```

--------------------------------

### Example: sameAs

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/date

Ensures the `exit_date` is the same as the `entry_date`.

```APIDOC
## Example: sameAs

```javascript
const schema = vine.object({
  entry_date: vine.date(),
  exit_date: vine.date().sameAs('entry_date')
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### Install VineJS using yarn

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/getting_started

Install the VineJS package using yarn. This is an alternative to npm for package management.

```bash
yarn add @vinejs/vine
```

--------------------------------

### startsWith

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/string

Ensures the string value starts with a specified substring.

```APIDOC
## startsWith

### Description
Ensures the field's value starts with the pre-defined substring.

### Method
`startsWith(substring: string)`

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **substring** (string) - Required - The substring the field's value must start with.

### Request Example
```javascript
vine.object({
  email: vine
    .string()
    .startsWith('+91')
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### CreditCardOptions Usage Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.CreditCardOptions.html

Example of how to use the CreditCardOptions type to specify accepted credit card providers.

```APIDOC
const options: CreditCardOptions = {
  provider: ['visa', 'mastercard', 'amex']
}
```

--------------------------------

### Example: after

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/date

Ensures the input date is after 'today' or a specific date like '2024-01-01'.

```APIDOC
## Example: after

```javascript
const schema = vine.object({
  checkin_date: vine
    .date()
    .after('today')
})

const schema = vine.object({
  checkin_date: vine
    .date()
    .after('2024-01-01')
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### startsWith()

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString

Ensures the value starts with a specified substring. Returns the string schema instance for method chaining.

```APIDOC
## startsWith(substring: string)

### Description
Ensures the value starts with a specified substring.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **substring** (string) - Required - The required starting substring.

### Returns
VineString - This string schema instance for method chaining.

### Example
```
vine.string().startsWith('https://')
```
```

--------------------------------

### Example: equals

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/date

Ensures the input date is exactly '2024-01-28'.

```APIDOC
## Example: equals

```javascript
const schema = vine.object({
  enrollment_date: vine
    .date()
    .equals('2024-01-28')
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### FieldOptions Example Usage

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.FieldOptions.html

Demonstrates how to use the FieldOptions type to configure validation behavior for a field.

```APIDOC
const options = {
  allowNull: false,
  bail: true,
  isOptional: false,
  parse: trimParser
}
```

--------------------------------

### startsWith(substring)

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Ensures the value starts with a specified substring. Returns the VineString instance for chaining.

```APIDOC
## startsWith(substring)

### Description
Ensures the value starts with a specified substring.

### Method
`startsWith(substring: string)`

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **substring** (string) - Required - The required starting substring.

### Returns
VineString - This string schema instance for method chaining.

### Example
```
vine.string().startsWith('https://')
```
```

--------------------------------

### Example Usage of ValidationRule

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.ValidationRule.html

Demonstrates how to create an instance of the ValidationRule type for a custom validator.

```APIDOC
#### Example
```ts
const minLengthRule: ValidationRule<{ length: number }> = {
  validator: minLengthValidator,
  name: 'minLength',
  isAsync: false,
  implicit: false
}
```
```

--------------------------------

### FieldOptions Configuration Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.FieldOptions.html

Demonstrates how to configure field validation options, including allowing null, enabling bail on error, marking a field as optional, and applying a custom parser.

```typescript
const options: FieldOptions = {
  allowNull: false,
  bail: true,
  isOptional: false,
  parse: trimParser
}
```

```typescript
type FieldOptions = {
  allowNull: boolean;
  bail: boolean;
  isOptional: boolean;
  parse?: Parser;
}
```

--------------------------------

### NormalizeUrlOptions Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.NormalizeUrlOptions.html

Defines options for normalizing URLs, controlling hash stripping, www prefix removal, and trailing slash removal.

```typescript
const options: NormalizeUrlOptions = {
  stripHash: true,
  stripWWW: false,
  removeTrailingSlash: true
}
```

--------------------------------

### Example Usage of PassportOptions

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.PassportOptions.html

Illustrates how to define PassportOptions with a list of accepted country codes for validation.

```typescript
const options: PassportOptions = {
  countryCode: ['US', 'GB', 'CA']
}
```

--------------------------------

### Example: afterField

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/date

Ensures the `checkout_date` is after the `checkin_date`.

```APIDOC
## Example: afterField

```javascript
const schema = vine.object({
  checkin_date: vine.date(),
  checkout_date: vine.date().afterField('checkin_date')
})
```
```

--------------------------------

### Basic VineString Validation Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Demonstrates how to create a VineString schema with email, minLength, and maxLength validations. Use this to validate string inputs against common patterns and length constraints.

```typescript
const schema = vine.string()  
  .email()  
  .minLength(5)  
  .maxLength(100)  
  
const result = await vine.validate({
  schema,
  data: 'user@example.com'
})
```

--------------------------------

### CreditCardOptions Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.CreditCardOptions.html

Use this type alias to configure the accepted credit card providers for validation. Ensure the provider names match the accepted values.

```typescript
const options: CreditCardOptions = {
  provider: ['visa', 'mastercard', 'amex']
}
```

```typescript
type CreditCardOptions = {
provider: (
| "amex"
| "dinersclub"
| "discover"
| "jcb"
| "mastercard"
| "unionpay"
| "visa"
)[];
}
```

--------------------------------

### StringSchema Implementation Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.MetaModifier.html

Illustrates a basic implementation of a StringSchema adhering to the ConstructableSchema interface, defining input, output, and camelCase output types, along with parsing logic.

```typescript
class StringSchema implements ConstructableSchema<string | undefined, string, string> {
  [ITYPE]: string | undefined
  [OTYPE]: string
  [COTYPE]: string

  [PARSE](propertyName: string, refs: RefsStore, options: ParserOptions) {
    return { type: 'literal', subtype: 'string' }
  }

  clone() { return new StringSchema() }
}
```

--------------------------------

### DateEqualsOptions Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.DateEqualsOptions.html

Configure the date equals validation to compare only the day and specify the date format for parsing.

```typescript
const options: DateEqualsOptions = {
  compare: 'day',
  format: 'YYYY-MM-DD'
}
```

--------------------------------

### AlphaOptions Configuration Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.AlphaOptions.html

Use this configuration to specify which additional characters are allowed when performing an alphabetic validation. Set boolean flags to true for characters you wish to permit.

```typescript
const options: AlphaOptions = {
  allowSpaces: true,
  allowUnderscores: false,
  allowDashes: true
}
```

--------------------------------

### Ensure String Starts With Substring

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Validates that a string begins with a specified substring. Useful for checking prefixes like URL schemes.

```javascript
vine.string().startsWith('https://')
```

--------------------------------

### Implementing ConstructableLiteralSchema for Numbers

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/interfaces/src_types.ConstructableLiteralSchema.html

Example of implementing the ConstructableLiteralSchema interface for a number type. It defines the necessary type markers and the PARSE method to compile the schema into a literal compiler node.

```typescript
class NumberSchema implements ConstructableLiteralSchema<number | undefined, number, number> {
  [ITYPE]: number | undefined
  [OTYPE]: number
  [COTYPE]: number

  [PARSE](propertyName: string, refs: RefsStore, options: ParserOptions) {
    return { type: 'literal', subtype: 'number', propertyName, validations: [] }
  }

  clone() { return new NumberSchema() }
}
```

--------------------------------

### Custom String Type Implementation

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.BaseType.html

Example of extending BaseType to create a custom string schema. This demonstrates the basic structure required for a custom type, including the PARSE and clone methods.

```typescript
class CustomStringType extends BaseType<string, string, string> {
  [PARSE](propertyName: string, refs: RefsStore, options: ParserOptions) {
    return { type: 'literal', name: propertyName, ... }
  }
  clone() { return new CustomStringType() }
}
```

--------------------------------

### StringSchema Implementation of ConstructableSchema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/interfaces/src_types.ConstructableSchema.html

An example implementation of the ConstructableSchema interface for a string schema. It defines input, output, and camelCase output types, along with parsing and cloning logic.

```typescript
class StringSchema implements ConstructableSchema<string | undefined, string, string> {
  [ITYPE]: string | undefined
  [OTYPE]: string
  [COTYPE]: string

  [PARSE](propertyName: string, refs: RefsStore, options: ParserOptions) {
    return { type: 'literal', subtype: 'string' }
  }

  clone() { return new StringSchema() }
}

```

--------------------------------

### Define a Union Schema using vine.union (Not Recommended)

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/union

This example demonstrates creating a union schema for a `health_check` field using `vine.union`. It requires explicit conditional logic (`vine.union.if` and `vine.union.else`) to determine which schema to apply based on the value's type.

```javascript
const healthCheckSchema = vine.union([
  vine.union.if(
    (value) => vine.helpers.string(value),
    vine.string().url()
  ),
  vine.union.else(vine.boolean())
])



const schema = vine.object({
  health_check: healthCheckSchema
})
```

--------------------------------

### Add Metadata with .meta()

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/json-schema-generation

Use the .meta() method to attach custom JSON Schema keywords like 'description', 'examples', or 'default' to a field. These properties merge directly into the generated schema.

```typescript
import vine from '@vinejs/vine'



const schema = vine.object({

  title: vine.string()

    .minLength(10)

    .maxLength(200)

    .meta({

      description: 'The article title displayed to readers',

      examples: ['Introduction to VineJS', '10 Tips for Better Validation']

    }),



  publishedAt: vine.string().optional().meta({

    description: 'ISO 8601 timestamp when the article goes live',

    format: 'date-time',

    default: null

  })

})
```

--------------------------------

### Example Compiler Node

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.CompilerNodes.html

Illustrates the structure of a literal node within CompilerNodes. This node represents a literal value in the schema, such as a string, number, or boolean.

```typescript
const node: CompilerNodes = {
  type: 'literal',
  subtype: 'string',
  propertyName: 'name',
  validations: []
}
```

--------------------------------

### Credit Card Validation with Runtime Options

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/schema_101

Define a schema with a custom validation rule like `creditCard` that accepts runtime options. This example shows how to pass dynamic provider options.

```typescript
const purchaseValidator = vine.create({
  credit_card:
    vine.string().creditCard({
      provider: [] // SHOULD BE BASED ON USER PROFILE
    })
})
```

--------------------------------

### Validate Object with Conditional Groups Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/

This example shows how to define a conditional schema using vine.group.if and vine.group.else. The 'guide_id' and 'amount' fields are only required if 'is_hiring_guide' is true.

```javascript
import vine from '@vinejs/vine'

/**

 * Conditional schema when hiring or not hiring

 * a guide

 */

const guideSchema = vine.group([

  vine.group.if(

    (data) => vine.helpers.isTrue(data.is_hiring_guide),

    {

      is_hiring_guide: vine.literal(true),

      guide_id: vine.string(),

      amount: vine.number(),

    }

  ),

  vine.group.else({

    is_hiring_guide: vine.literal(false),

  }),

])



const schema =

  vine

    .object({

      visitor_name: vine.string(),

    })

    .merge(guideSchema)



const data = getDataToValidate()
await vine.validate({ schema, data })
```

--------------------------------

### Vine Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.Vine.html

Initializes a new instance of the Vine class. It applies all registered instance properties to the new instance, binding functions to the instance context.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new Vine(): Vine
Constructor that applies all registered instance properties to the new instance. This method iterates through the instanceMacros set and assigns each property to the instance, binding functions to the instance context.
#### Returns Vine
```

--------------------------------

### Custom Field Mappings Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/variables/src_defaults.fields.html

Define custom mappings for nested field paths to create user-friendly error messages. Field paths use dot notation for nested objects.

```javascript
const customFields = {
  'user.email': 'Email Address',
  'user.firstName': 'First Name',
  'user.lastName': 'Last Name',
  'billing.address': 'Billing Address'
}

// Field paths use dot notation for nested objects
'user.profile.bio' → 'Biography'
'settings.notifications.email' → 'Email Notifications'
```

--------------------------------

### Generated JSON Schema Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/json-schema-generation

The output of `toJSONSchema()` adheres to the JSON Schema Draft 7 specification. This example shows the schema generated from the basic VineJS object.

```json
{

  "type": "object",

  "properties": {

    "name": { "type": "string" },

    "email": { "type": "string", "format": "email" },

    "age": { "type": "number", "minimum": 18 }

  },

  "required": ["name", "email", "age"],

  "additionalProperties": false

}
```

--------------------------------

### VineRecord Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineRecord.html

Creates a new VineRecord instance with a schema for values and optional configuration.

```APIDOC
## constructor new VineRecord<Schema extends SchemaTypes>(schema: Schema, options?: FieldOptions, validations?: Validation<any>[]): VineRecord<Schema>

### Description
Creates a new VineRecord instance with value schema and optional configuration.

### Parameters
* **schema**: Schema - The schema to validate each record value
* **options**: FieldOptions - Optional field options like bail mode and nullability
* **validations**: Validation<any>[] - Optional initial set of validations to apply

### Returns
VineRecord<Schema> - A new VineRecord instance.
```

--------------------------------

### VineNativeFile Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineNativeFile.html

Creates a new VineNativeFile instance with optional field options and initial validations.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineNativeFile(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions>,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineNativeFile

### Parameters
    * `Optional`options: Partial<FieldOptions>
Field options like bail mode and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns VineNativeFile
```

--------------------------------

### Accessing Native File Instance

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineNativeFile.html

Demonstrates how to access a native File instance from an HTML file input event in a browser environment.

```javascript
// From HTML file input
// <input type="file" name="avatar" />
const file = event.target.files[0] // This is a native File instance
```

--------------------------------

### Convert to Lowercase

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Converts the string field value to lowercase. For example, 'HELLO' becomes 'hello'.

```typescript
vine.string().toLowerCase()  // "HELLO" becomes "hello"
```

--------------------------------

### Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index._internal_.MetaModifier.html

Initializes a new instance of MetaModifier.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new MetaModifier<Schema extends ConstructableLiteralSchema<any, any, any>>(parent: Schema, meta: JSONSchema7): MetaModifier<Schema>

### Parameters
    * parent: Schema
    * meta: JSONSchema7

### Returns MetaModifier<Schema>
```

--------------------------------

### Convert to Uppercase

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Converts the string field value to uppercase. For example, 'hello' becomes 'HELLO'.

```typescript
vine.string().toUpperCase()  // "hello" becomes "HELLO"
```

--------------------------------

### AlphaNumericOptions Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.AlphaNumericOptions.html

Use this type to define options for alphanumeric validation, allowing spaces and underscores.

```typescript
const options: AlphaNumericOptions = {
  allowSpaces: true,
  allowUnderscores: true
}
```

--------------------------------

### Trim Whitespace

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Trims leading and trailing whitespace from the string value. For example, '  hello  ' becomes 'hello'.

```typescript
vine.string().trim()  // "  hello  " becomes "hello"
```

--------------------------------

### VineAccepted Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineAccepted.html

Creates a new VineAccepted instance. You can optionally provide initial field options and a set of validations.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineAccepted(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions>,
validations?: Validation<any>[]
): VineAccepted

Creates a new VineAccepted instance.

### Parameters
    * `Optional`options: Partial<FieldOptions>
Field options like bail mode and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns VineAccepted
```

--------------------------------

### VineObject Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineObject.html

Creates a new VineObject instance with property schemas and optional configuration.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineObject<Properties, Input, Output, CamelCaseOutput>(
properties: Properties,
options?: FieldOptions,
validations?: Validation<any>[]
): VineObject<Properties, Input, Output, CamelCaseOutput>

Creates a new VineObject instance with property schemas and optional configuration.

### Parameters
    * properties: Properties
Record of property names to their validation schemas
    * `Optional`options: FieldOptions
Field options like bail mode and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns VineObject<Properties, Input, Output, CamelCaseOutput>

### Throws
Error if properties is not provided
```

--------------------------------

### Getting Field Path with getFieldPath()

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/field_context

Illustrates how getFieldPath() provides the runtime path for array elements, unlike wildCardPath.

```javascript
// Given the following schema

const schema = vine.object({

  contacts: vine.array(

    vine.object({

      email: vine.string()

    })

  )

})



/**

 * The return value of "getFieldPath" will be

 * - "contacts.0.email"

 * - "contacts.1.email"

 * - and so on

 */



/**

 * The value of "wildCardPath" will be

 * - "contacts.*.email"

 */
```

--------------------------------

### Checking if Field is Array Member

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/field_context

Provides an example of how to check if a field is part of an array using isArrayMember and access its parent.

```javascript
vine.createRule((value, options, field) => {

  if (field.isArrayMember) {

    console.log(field.parent[field.name])

  }

})
```

--------------------------------

### Parse Dates with Day.js using Vine Helpers

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.Vine.html

Demonstrates parsing various date and timestamp formats using the `helpers.asDayJS` function. It supports default formats, Unix timestamps, custom formats, and ISO 8601 strings.

```javascript
// Parse with default formats  
helpers.asDayJS('2023-12-25')  
// { dateTime: dayjs('2023-12-25'), formats: ['YYYY-MM-DD', 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss'] }  
  
// Parse timestamp  
helpers.asDayJS('1703548800000', ['x'])  
// { dateTime: dayjs(1703548800000), formats: ['x'] }  
  
// Parse with custom format  
helpers.asDayJS('25/12/2023', ['DD/MM/YYYY'])  
// { dateTime: dayjs('25/12/2023', 'DD/MM/YYYY'), formats: ['DD/MM/YYYY'] }  
  
// ISO date fallback  
helpers.asDayJS('2023-12-25T10:30:00Z', ['iso8601'])  
// { dateTime: dayjs('2023-12-25T10:30:00Z'), formats: ['iso8601'] }
```

--------------------------------

### VineEnum Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineEnum.html

Creates a new VineEnum instance with the specified allowed values.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineEnum<const Values extends readonly unknown[]>(  
values: Values | ((field: FieldContext) => Values),  
options?: FieldOptions,  
validations?: Validation<any>[],  
): VineEnum<Values>
Creates a new VineEnum instance with the specified allowed values.
#### Type Parameters
    * const Values extends readonly unknown[]
The readonly array of allowed enum values
#### Parameters
    * values: Values | ((field: FieldContext) => Values)
Array of allowed values or function returning allowed values
    * `Optional`options: FieldOptions
Field options like bail mode and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply
#### Returns VineEnum<Values>
```

--------------------------------

### Define a MetaDataValidator

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.MetaDataValidator.html

Example of defining a MetaDataValidator function. This validator checks if 'userId' exists and is a string within the metadata object.

```typescript
const metaValidator: MetaDataValidator = (meta) => {
  if (!meta.userId || typeof meta.userId !== 'string') {
    throw new Error('userId is required in metadata')
  }
}
```

--------------------------------

### VineOptional Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineOptional.html

Creates a new VineOptional instance. This is used internally by Vine.js but demonstrates how optional schemas are initialized.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineOptional<Output>(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions>,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineOptional<Output>

Creates a new VineOptional instance.

#### Type Parameters
  * Output
    The output type when the value is defined
#### Parameters
    * `Optional`options: Partial<FieldOptions>
      Field options like bail mode and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
      Initial set of validations to apply
#### Returns VineOptional<Output>
```

--------------------------------

### Implement Custom Error Reporter

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/interfaces/src_types.ErrorReporterContract.html

Example of how to implement the ErrorReporterContract by defining custom logic for reporting and creating validation errors.

```typescript
class CustomErrorReporter implements ErrorReporterContract {
  report(message: string, rule: string, field: FieldContext) {
    // Custom error reporting logic
  }

  createError(): ValidationError {
    return new ValidationError(this.getErrors())
  }
}
```

--------------------------------

### Get Object Properties

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineObject.html

Retrieve a cloned copy of all object properties with their validation schemas. Object groups are excluded for simplicity.

```typescript
const properties = schema.getProperties()
```

--------------------------------

### HTML Form Checkbox Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineAccepted.html

When an HTML form checkbox is checked, it typically sends a value like 'on', which is accepted by vine.accepted().

```html
// HTML form checkbox
// <input type="checkbox" name="terms" />
// When checked, sends "on" which is accepted
```

--------------------------------

### VineArray Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineArray.html

Creates a new VineArray instance with element schema and optional configuration.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineArray<Schema extends SchemaTypes>(
schema: Schema,
options?: FieldOptions,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineArray<Schema>

### Description
Creates a new VineArray instance with element schema and optional configuration.

### Parameters
* schema: Schema - The schema to validate each array element
* `Optional`options: FieldOptions - Field options like bail mode and nullability
* `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[] - Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns
VineArray<Schema>
```

--------------------------------

### Define Native File Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/native_file

Use the `nativeFile()` schema type to validate uploaded files. This is the basic setup for accepting any file.

```typescript
import vine from '@vinejs/vine'



const schema = vine.object({

  avatar: vine.nativeFile()

})
```

--------------------------------

### [PARSE]

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index._internal_.OptionalModifier.html

Compiles to compiler node.

```APIDOC
## [PARSE]

### Description
Compiles to compiler node.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **propertyName** (string) - Required - The name of the property
- **refs** (RefsStore) - Required - The references store
- **options** (ParserOptions) - Required - The parser options

### Returns
FieldNode & {} & { subtype: string }
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleError Structure Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.SimpleError.html

Illustrates the structure of a SimpleError object, which represents a single validation failure. Use this to understand the properties available for each error.

```typescript
const error: SimpleError = {
  message: 'The email field must be a valid email address',
  field: 'user.email',
  rule: 'email',
  meta: { value: 'invalid-email' }
}
```

--------------------------------

### Creating a Union Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/functions/index._internal_.union.html

Demonstrates how to create a union schema by providing an array of conditional branches. The first matching condition determines the schema to be used.

```APIDOC
## Function union

### Description
Create a new union schema type. A union is a collection of conditionals and schema associated with it.
Unions evaluate conditionals in order and apply the first matching schema. Use `union.if()` to define conditional branches and `union.else()` for the default fallback.

### Parameters
- `conditionals` (Conditional[]): Array of conditional branches to evaluate

### Returns
VineUnion<Conditional>

### Example
```javascript
const schema = vine.union([
  vine.union.if(
    (value) => typeof value === 'string',
    vine.string()
  ),
  vine.union.if(
    (value) => typeof value === 'number',
    vine.number()
  )
])
```
```

--------------------------------

### Validate Date is After Another Field

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineDate.html

Checks if the date is strictly after another field's value. You can customize the comparison unit, for example, to 'minute'.

```typescript
vine.date().afterField('startDate')
```

```typescript
vine.date().afterField('createdAt', { compare: 'minute' })
```

--------------------------------

### Creating a VineEnum Instance

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineEnum.html

Instantiate VineEnum with an array of allowed values. Optionally, you can provide field options and initial validation rules.

```typescript
new VineEnum<const Values extends readonly unknown[]>(
values: Values | ((field: FieldContext) => Values),
options?: FieldOptions,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineEnum<Values>
```

--------------------------------

### Implementing IS_OF_TYPE for a String Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/variables/index.symbols.IS_OF_TYPE.html

This example shows how to implement the IS_OF_TYPE symbol within a custom schema class. It checks if the provided value is a string.

```typescript
class StringSchema {
  [IS_OF_TYPE](value: unknown) {
    return typeof value === 'string'
  }
}
```

--------------------------------

### VineAccepted Methods

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineAccepted.html

Available methods for manipulating and configuring VineAccepted schema instances, including cloning, parsing, and adding validations.

```APIDOC
## Methods
### clone
  * clone(): this
Clones the VineAccepted schema type. The applied options and validations are copied to the new instance.
#### Returns this
A cloned instance of this VineAccepted schema


### toJSONSchema
  * toJSONSchema(): JSONSchema7
Transforms your schema type into JSONSchema7
#### Returns JSONSchema7


### parse
  * parse(callback: ParseFn): this
Define a method to parse the input value. The method is invoked before any validation and hence you must perform type-checking to know the value you are working it.
#### Parameters
    * callback: ParseFn
#### Returns this


### use
  * use(validation: Validation<any> | RuleBuilder): this
Adds a validation rule to the schema's validation chain. Rules are executed in the order they are added.
#### Parameters
    * validation: Validation<any> | RuleBuilder
The validation rule or rule builder to add
#### Returns this
This schema instance for method chaining
#### Example
```
vine.string().use(minLength({ length: 3 }))
vine.number().use(customRule({ strict: true }))
Copy
```


### bail
  * bail(state: boolean): VineAccepted
Enable/disable bail mode for this field. In bail mode, field validations stop after the first error.
#### Parameters
    * state: boolean
Whether to enable bail mode
#### Returns VineAccepted
This schema instance for method chaining
#### Example
```
vine.string().bail(false) // Continue validation after first error
vine.number().bail(true)  // Stop after first error (default)
Copy
```


### optional
  * optional(): OptionalModifier<VineAccepted>
Mark the field under validation as optional. An optional field allows both null and undefined values.
#### Returns OptionalModifier<VineAccepted>


### nullable
  * nullable(): NullableModifier<VineAccepted>
Mark the field under validation to be null. The null value will be written to the output as well.
If `optional` and `nullable` are used together, then both undefined and null values will be allowed.
#### Returns NullableModifier<VineAccepted>


### meta
  * meta(meta: Object | JSONSchema7): MetaModifier<VineAccepted>
Add meta to the field that can be retrieved once compiled. It is also merged with the json-schema.
#### Parameters
    * meta: Object | JSONSchema7
#### Returns MetaModifier<VineAccepted>
```

--------------------------------

### Define UnionNoMatchCallback

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.UnionNoMatchCallback.html

Example of defining a UnionNoMatchCallback function that throws an error when no union variant matches. This callback is invoked with the unmatched input value and the FieldContext.

```typescript
const noMatchCallback: UnionNoMatchCallback<unknown> = (value, field) => {
  throw new Error(`No union variant matched for field ${field.name}`)
}
```

--------------------------------

### Create VineAccepted Instance

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineAccepted.html

Instantiate VineAccepted with optional field options and validations. Field options include bail mode and nullability.

```typescript
new VineAccepted(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions>,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineAccepted
```

--------------------------------

### VineNativeFile Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineNativeFile.html

Instantiate VineNativeFile with optional field options and an initial set of validations.

```typescript
new VineNativeFile(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions>,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineNativeFile
```

--------------------------------

### Define an Uppercase Transformer

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.Transformer.html

Create a transformer function that converts a string value to uppercase. This example demonstrates the basic usage of the Transformer type with a StringSchema.

```typescript
const uppercaseTransformer: Transformer<StringSchema, string> = (value) => {
  return value.toUpperCase()
}
```

--------------------------------

### VineString Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Creates a new VineString instance with optional configuration for field options and initial validations.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineString(
options?: FieldOptions,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineString

Creates a new VineString instance with optional configuration.

### Parameters
    * `Optional`options: FieldOptions
Field options like bail mode and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns VineString
```

--------------------------------

### VineDate Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineDate.html

Creates a new VineDate instance. You can optionally provide configuration options for field settings and initial validations.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineDate(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions> & DateFieldOptions,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineDate

Creates a new VineDate instance with optional configuration.

### Parameters
    * `Optional`options: Partial<FieldOptions> & DateFieldOptions
Field options including date formats and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns
VineDate
```

--------------------------------

### [PARSE]

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.OptionalModifier.html

Compiles the schema into compiler nodes for runtime validation.

```APIDOC
## [PARSE]

### Description
Compiles to compiler node.

### Method Signature
`[PARSE](propertyName: string, refs: RefsStore, options: ParserOptions): CompilerNodes`

### Parameters
#### propertyName
- **propertyName** (string) - Required - The name of the property being parsed
#### refs
- **refs** (RefsStore) - Required - Store for references
#### options
- **options** (ParserOptions) - Required - Options for the parser
```

--------------------------------

### Implementing RuleBuilder Interface

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/interfaces/src_types.RuleBuilder.html

Example of a custom rule builder class implementing the RuleBuilder interface. This class configures a minimum length validation rule.

```typescript
class MinLengthBuilder implements RuleBuilder {  
  constructor(private length: number) {}
  
  [VALIDATION](): Validation<{ length: number }> {  
    return {  
      rule: minLengthRule,  
      options: { length: this.length }  
    }
  }
}
```

--------------------------------

### Applying a Transformation to a String Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index._internal_.TransformModifier.html

Use the `transform` method to apply a function that modifies the validated value. This example converts a validated string to uppercase.

```typescript
const schema = vine.string().transform((value) => value.toUpperCase())
// Input: "hello" -> Output: "HELLO"
```

--------------------------------

### Create a Basic Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/schema_101

Define the shape of a top-level object using vine.object. Use schema methods like vine.string for field data types.

```javascript
const schema = vine.object({

  username: vine.string()

})
```

--------------------------------

### VineCamelCaseObject Utility Methods

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index._internal_.VineCamelCaseObject.html

Provides utility methods for type checking, cloning, and converting the schema to JSON Schema format.

```APIDOC
## Methods

### [IS_OF_TYPE]
  * "[IS_OF_TYPE]"(value: unknown): boolean

### Description
Type checker function to determine if a value is an object. Required for "unionOfTypes" functionality.

### Parameters
* **value**: unknown - The value to check.

### Returns
boolean - True if the value is a non-null object and not an array.

### clone
  * clone(): this

### Description
Clone object with camelCase conversion preserved.

### Returns
this - A cloned instance of this VineCamelCaseObject schema.

### toJSONSchema
  * toJSONSchema(): JSONSchema7

### Description
Converts the object schema to JSON Schema format.

### Returns
JSONSchema7 - JSON Schema representation of this object.
```

--------------------------------

### Starts With Substring Validation

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/types/string

Ensures a string field begins with a specific substring. Useful for validating phone number prefixes or specific URL schemes.

```javascript
vine.object({

  email: vine

    .string()

    .startsWith('+91')

})
```

--------------------------------

### Test Custom Rule Failure

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/extend/custom_rules

Test custom validation rules for failure scenarios. This example shows how to assert the number of errors and a specific error message.

```typescript
const value = 'foo@example.com'
const unique = uniqueRule({ table: 'users', column: 'email' })

const validated = await validator
  .withContext({
    fieldName: 'email'
  })
  .executeAsync(unique, value)

validated.assertErrorsCount(1)
validated.assertError('The email field is not unique')
```

--------------------------------

### VineAny Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineAny.html

Creates a new VineAny instance. You can optionally provide field options and initial validations.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineAny(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions>,
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineAny

Creates a new VineAny instance with optional configuration.

### Parameters
    * `Optional`options: Partial<FieldOptions>
Field options like bail mode and nullability
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns VineAny
```

--------------------------------

### Copy Properties with getProperties

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/schema_101

Create a new object schema by copying properties from an existing one using object.getProperties. This method clones existing properties into a new object.

```javascript
const userSchema = vine.object({

  username: vine.string()

})



const postSchema = vine.object({

  title: vine.string(),

  author: vine.object({

    ...userSchema.getProperties(),

    id: vine.number(),

  })

})
```

--------------------------------

### Test Custom Rule Success

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/extend/custom_rules

Use the `validator.executeAsync` factory to unit test custom validation rules. This example demonstrates asserting that a validation rule succeeds.

```typescript
import { validator } from '@vinejs/vine/factories'
import { uniqueRule } from '../src/rules/unique.js'


const value = 'foo@bar.com'
const unique = uniqueRule({ table: 'users', column: 'email' })


const validated = await validator.executeAsync(unique, value)


/**
 * Assert the validation succeeded.
 */
validated.assertSucceeded()
```

--------------------------------

### Validate Object with Array of Objects Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/introduction

This example demonstrates validating an object containing an array of variant objects. Each variant has a name, type (enum), and value.

```typescript
import vine from '@vinejs/vine'



const schema = vine.object({

  sku: vine.string(),

  price: vine.number().positive(),

  variants: vine.array(

    vine.object({

      name: vine.string(),

      type: vine.enum(['size', 'color']),

      value: vine.string(),

    })

  )

})



const data = getDataToValidate()
await vine.validate({ schema, data })
```

--------------------------------

### VineString with Custom Validation Rule

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineNumber.html

Illustrates adding a custom validation rule to a VineString schema using the `use` method. The `minLength` rule is used here as an example.

```typescript
vine.string().use(minLength({ length: 3 }))
```

--------------------------------

### SchemaBuilder Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index._internal_.SchemaBuilder.html

Initializes a new SchemaBuilder instance. This constructor applies all registered instance properties and binds functions to the instance context.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new SchemaBuilder(): SchemaBuilder

### Description
Constructor that applies all registered instance properties to the new instance. This method iterates through the instanceMacros set and assigns each property to the instance, binding functions to the instance context.

### Returns
SchemaBuilder - A new SchemaBuilder instance.
```

--------------------------------

### Defining a VineTuple Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineTuple.html

Use vine.tuple to create a schema for a fixed-length array with different types at each position. This example defines a tuple with a string, number, and boolean.

```typescript
const schema = vine.tuple([
  vine.string(),
  vine.number(),
  vine.boolean()
])

const result = await vine.validate({
  schema,
  data: ['hello', 42, true]
})
```

--------------------------------

### FieldFactory Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/factories_main.FieldFactory.html

Initializes a new instance of the FieldFactory class.

```APIDOC
## Constructor

### constructor
  * new FieldFactory(): FieldFactory

#### Returns FieldFactory
```

--------------------------------

### Get Compiled Schema and Refs with toJSON

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineValidator.html

Use `toJSON` to retrieve the compiled schema and references. This is useful for caching compiled schemas or debugging validation logic.

```typescript
const compiled = validator.toJSON()
console.log(compiled.schema)
console.log(compiled.refs)
```

--------------------------------

### VineTuple Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineTuple.html

Creates a new VineTuple instance with position-specific schemas. You can define schemas for each element, along with optional field options and initial validations.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineTuple<Schema extends SchemaTypes[], Input extends any[], Output extends any[], CamelCaseOutput extends any[]>(schemas: [...Schema[]], options?: FieldOptions, validations?: Validation<any>[]): VineTuple<Schema, Input, Output, CamelCaseOutput>

### Description
Creates a new VineTuple instance with position-specific schemas.

### Parameters
* schemas: [...Schema[]] - Array of schemas defining validation for each tuple position
* `Optional`options: FieldOptions - Field options like bail mode and nullability
* `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[] - Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns
VineTuple<Schema, Input, Output, CamelCaseOutput>
```

--------------------------------

### Validate Object with Conditional Groups Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/introduction

This example shows how to define a conditional schema using `vine.group.if` and `vine.group.else`. The schema includes fields that are only required when `is_hiring_guide` is true.

```typescript
import vine from '@vinejs/vine'

/**
 * Conditional schema when hiring or not hiring
 * a guide
 */
const guideSchema = vine.group([
  vine.group.if(
    (data) => vine.helpers.isTrue(data.is_hiring_guide),
    {
      is_hiring_guide: vine.literal(true),
      guide_id: vine.string(),
      amount: vine.number(),
    }
  ),
  vine.group.else({
    is_hiring_guide: vine.literal(false),
  }),
])

const schema = vine

  .object({

    visitor_name: vine.string(),

  })

  .merge(guideSchema)



const data = getDataToValidate()
await vine.validate({ schema, data })
```

--------------------------------

### clone()

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineString.html

Clones the VineString schema type, copying applied options and validations to a new instance.

```APIDOC
## clone()

### Description
Clones the VineString schema type. The applied options and validations are copied to the new instance.

### Method
vine.string().clone()

### Parameters
This method does not accept any parameters.

### Request Example
```javascript
const originalSchema = vine.string().email()
const clonedSchema = originalSchema.clone()
```

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
- **this** (object) - A cloned instance of this VineString schema.

#### Response Example
```javascript
// Example of a successful cloning response (conceptual)
// The actual return value is a new VineString schema instance.
```
```

--------------------------------

### VineNull Methods

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineNull.html

Provides utility methods for type checking, cloning, and schema conversion.

```APIDOC
## Methods
### [IS_OF_TYPE]
  * "[IS_OF_TYPE]"(value: unknown): value is null

#### Description
Type checker function to determine if a value is null. Required for "unionOfTypes" functionality.

#### Parameters
    * value: unknown - The value to check

#### Returns
    * value is null - True if the value is null

### clone
  * clone(): this

#### Description
Clones the VineNull schema type. The applied options are copied to the new instance.

#### Returns
    * this - A cloned instance of this VineNull schema

### toJSONSchema
  * toJSONSchema(): JSONSchema7

#### Description
Converts the schema to JSON Schema format. Returns a schema with type 'null'.

#### Returns
    * JSONSchema7

### [PARSE]
  * "[PARSE]"(
propertyName: string,
refs: RefsStore,
options: ParserOptions,
): FieldNode & {} & { subtype: string }

#### Description
Compiles the schema type to a compiler node for validation.

#### Parameters
    * propertyName: string - The name of the property being validated
    * refs: RefsStore - Reference store for tracking parsers and validators
    * options: ParserOptions - Parser options including camelCase conversion

#### Returns
    * FieldNode & {} & { subtype: string }
```

--------------------------------

### Inferring Input Type with InferInput

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.InferInput.html

Use InferInput to determine the expected input type for a given schema. This example shows how to infer the type for an optional string schema.

```typescript
const schema = vine.string().optional()  
  
type Input = InferInput<typeof schema>  
// type Input = string | undefined
```

--------------------------------

### optional

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/helpers

Clones a raw object and marks all its fields as optional.

```APIDOC
## optional

### Description
Clones raw object with vine fields and marks all fields as optional.

### Method Signature
vine.helpers.optional<T>(schema: T): T

### Examples
```javascript
// Example usage
vine.helpers.optional({
  name: vine.string(),
  age: vine.number(),
})

// is equivalent to
// {
//   name: vine.string().optional(),
//   age: vine.number().optional(),
// }
```
```

--------------------------------

### Integrate VineJS with Ajv for Client-Side Validation

Source: https://vinejs.dev/docs/json-schema-generation

Generate JSON Schema from a VineJS schema and use it with Ajv for client-side validation. Ensure `ajv-formats` is installed for format support.

```typescript
import Ajv from 'ajv'
import addFormats from 'ajv-formats'
import vine from '@vinejs/vine'



/**
 * Define your VineJS schema.
 */
const userSchema = vine.object({
  email: vine.string().email(),
  age: vine.number().min(18).max(120)
})



/**
 * Generate JSON Schema from VineJS.
 */
const validator = vine.create(userSchema)
const jsonSchema = validator.toJSONSchema()



/**
 * Set up Ajv with format support for email validation.
 */
const ajv = new Ajv()
addFormats(ajv)



/**
 * Compile the schema for validation.
 */
const validate = ajv.compile(jsonSchema)



/**
 * Validate data using the generated schema.
 */
const data = { email: 'user@example.com', age: 25 }
const isValid = validate(data)



if (!isValid) {
  console.error('Validation errors:', validate.errors)
}

```

--------------------------------

### FieldFactory.create

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/factories_main.FieldFactory.html

Creates a dummy field context with the specified field name and value. Optional providers for messages and error reporting can be supplied.

```APIDOC
## Methods

### create
  * create(
fieldName: string,
value: any,
messagesProvider?: MessagesProviderContact,
errorReporter?: ErrorReporterContract,
): {
value: any;
isArrayMember: false;
parent: any;
data: { [key: string]: any };
name: any;
wildCardPath: string;
getFieldPath(): string;
isDefined: boolean;
isValid: true;
isValidDataType: false;
meta: {};
mutate(newValue: any): FieldContext;
report(
message: string,
rule: string,
context: FieldContext,
args: Record<string, any> | undefined,
): void;
}
#### Parameters
    * fieldName: string
    * value: any
    * `Optional`messagesProvider: MessagesProviderContact
    * `Optional`errorReporter: ErrorReporterContract
#### Returns {
value: any;
isArrayMember: false;
parent: any;
data: { [key: string]: any };
name: any;
wildCardPath: string;
getFieldPath(): string;
isDefined: boolean;
isValid: true;
isValidDataType: false;
meta: {};
mutate(newValue: any): FieldContext;
report(
message: string,
rule: string,
context: FieldContext,
args: Record<string, any> | undefined,
): void;
}
```

--------------------------------

### ConstructableSchema Methods

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/interfaces/src_types.ConstructableSchema.html

Details of the methods available on the ConstructableSchema interface.

```APIDOC
## Methods

### [PARSE]
  * "[PARSE]"(
propertyName: string,
refs: RefsStore,
options: ParserOptions,
): CompilerNodes
Compiles the schema into compiler nodes for validation
#### Parameters
    * propertyName: string
    * refs: RefsStore
    * options: ParserOptions
#### Returns CompilerNodes


### clone
  * clone(): this
Creates a deep copy of the schema instance
#### Returns this


### toJSONSchema
  * toJSONSchema(): JSONSchema7
Transforms your schema type into JSONSchema7
#### Returns JSONSchema7
```

--------------------------------

### Define Any Schema

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index._internal_.SchemaBuilder.html

Use vine.any() to create a schema that accepts any value without performing any validation. This should be used cautiously as it bypasses type safety.

```typescript
vine.any() // Accepts any value: string, number, object, etc.
```

--------------------------------

### UndefinedOptional Type Alias Example

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/types/src_types.UndefinedOptional.html

Demonstrates how UndefinedOptional makes properties that can be undefined truly optional. Use this type alias to simplify types where explicit undefined values are not required.

```typescript
type Before = { name: string; age?: number | undefined }
type After = UndefinedOptional<Before>
// After = { name: string; age?: number }
```

--------------------------------

### VineBoolean Constructor

Source: https://vinejs.dev/api/classes/index.VineBoolean.html

Creates a new VineBoolean instance. You can configure options like bail mode, nullability, and strict type checking, and provide initial validation rules.

```APIDOC
## constructor
  * new VineBoolean(
options?: Partial<FieldOptions> & { strict?: boolean },
validations?: Validation<any>[],
): VineBoolean

Creates a new VineBoolean instance with optional configuration.

### Parameters
    * `Optional`options: Partial<FieldOptions> & { strict?: boolean }
Field options like bail mode, nullability and strict mode
    * `Optional`validations: Validation<any>[]
Initial set of validations to apply

### Returns VineBoolean
```