jQuery Validation plugin in ASP.NET Web Forms

Question

I would really like use the jQuery Validation plugin in my ASP.NET Web Forms application (not MVC). I find it easier than adding asp validators everywhere and setting the co

Answer 1

The best solution is use "<%=tbUsername.UniqueID %>" instead of tbUsername in jQuery rules.

$("#signupForm").validate({
rules: { 
    "<%=tbUsername.UniqueID %>": {
        required: true,
        minlength: 2
    }, },
messages: { 
    "<%=tbUsername.UniqueID %>": {
        required: "Please enter a username",
        minlength: "username at least 2 characters"
    }, 
}.