[FIXED] How to allow empty value for Laravel numeric validation

Issue

How to set not require numeric validation for Laravel5.2? I just used this Code but when i don't send value or select box haven't selected item I have error the val field most be numeric... I need if request hasn't bed input leave bed alone. leave bed validate ...

$this->validate($request, [
        'provinces_id' => 'required|numeric',
        'type' => 'required',
        'bed' => 'numeric',
]);

Solution

If I understood you correctly, you're looking for sometimes rule:

'bed' => 'sometimes|numeric',

In some situations, you may wish to run validation checks against a field only if that field is present in the input array. To quickly accomplish this, add the sometimes rule to your rule list

Answered By - Alexey Mezenin