Laravel custom validation rules

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Custom validation rules encapsulate complex validation logic in reusable classes. I create rule classes implementing ValidationRule with a validate() method receiving the attribute, value, and fail closure. Rules access databases, call APIs, or perform intricate checks. The Rule::unique()->ignore() pattern excludes current models during updates. Closure-based validation provides inline custom rules. The sometimes() method conditionally validates. Nested array validation uses dot notation. Custom error messages use translation keys. I combine rules with | or arrays. The validation system is extensible—perfect for business-specific constraints like checking inventory, validating coupons, or verifying external data.