Next.js Form Handling: Zod, HTML Validation & Server Actions Explained

In this video, we explore *Next.js form handling**, focusing on **HTML validation**, **Zod* for server-side validation, and *server actions* to create robust, user-friendly forms. We'll also integrate tools like *React Hot Toast* for seamless error and success messaging. Whether you're building simple forms or tackling complex validation flows, this tutorial has you covered.

Resources:
Full code example: https://github.com/Scripting-Pixels/n...
Dependencies mentioned: Zod, React Hot Toast, DaisyUI, Mongoose.

What You’ll Learn:
Why React Hook Form (RHF) isn't always the best choice and when to consider alternatives like useActionState.
How to maintain default values from the server on validation errors, ensuring a smooth user experience.

The importance of server-side validation for security and consistency.
Using React Hot Toast for error handling and success messages.
How to implement browser-native validation for quick, lightweight feedback.

Tech Stack:
Zod: Secure and consistent server-side validation.
React Hot Toast: Toast notifications for general feedback.
DaisyUI: Stylish components for Tailwind CSS.
Mongoose: Database integration for managing data.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Next.js form handling
00:24 Quick overview of Dependencies
00:45 Feedback form code
06:36 Displaying validation errors to the user
09:44 Displaying toast notifications