[jQuery Validation Plugin](http://jqueryvalidation.org/) - Form validation made easy
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The jQuery Validation Plugin provides drop-in validation for your existing forms, while making all kinds of customizations to fit your application really easy.

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This project is looking for help! [You can donate to the ongoing pledgie campaign](http://pledgie.com/campaigns/18159)
and help spread the word. If you've used the plugin, or plan to use, consider a donation - any amount will help.

You can find the plan for how to spend the money on the [pledgie page](http://pledgie.com/campaigns/18159).

## Getting Started

### Downloading the prebuilt files

Prebuilt files can be downloaded from http://jqueryvalidation.org/

### Downloading the latest changes

The unreleased development files can be obtained by:

 1. [Downloading](https://github.com/jzaefferer/jquery-validation/archive/master.zip) or Forking this repository
 2. [Setup the build](CONTRIBUTING.md#build-setup)
 3. Run `grunt` to create the built files in the "dist" directory

### Including it on your page

Include jQuery and the plugin on a page. Then select a form to validate and call the `validate` method.

```html
<form>
	<input required>
</form>
<script src="jquery.js"></script>
<script src="jquery.validation.js"></script>
<script>
$("form").validate();
</script>
```

For more information on how to setup a rules and customizations, [check the documentation](http://jqueryvalidation.org/documentation/).

## Reporting an Issue

1. Make sure the problem you're addressing is reproducible.
2. Use http://jsbin.com or http://jsfiddle.net to provide a test page.
3. Indicate what browsers the issue can be reproduced in. **Note: IE Compatibilty modes issues will not be addressed.**
4. What version of the plug-in is the issue reproducible in. Is it reproducible after updating to the latest version.

## Contributing

See the [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)

## License
Copyright (c) 2013 Jörn Zaefferer
Licensed under the MIT license.
