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# \
Validate forms and data using [Validate.js](https://validatejs.org/)
## Installation
```sh
$ bower install -S arsnebula/nebula-validate
```
## Getting Started
Import the element:
```html
```
Add the element and set properties:
```html
```
By default, the `autoValidate` property is false. To trigger validation, enable the `autoValidate` property, or call the `validate` method directly.
```js
this.$.validator.validate()
```
*For more information, see the API documentation.*
## Contributing
We welcome and appreciate feedback from the community. Here are a few ways that you can show your appreciation for this package:
* Give us a **Star on GitHub** from either [webcomponents.org](https://www.webcomponents.org/element/arsnebula/nebula-element-mixin) or directly on [GitHub](https://github.com/arsnebula/nebula-element-mixin).
* Submit a feature request, or a defect report on the [Issues List](https://www.webcomponents.org/element/arsnebula/nebula-element-mixin/issues).
* Become a [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/arsnebula). It takes a lot of time and effort to develop, document, test and support the elements in our [Nebula Essentials](https://www.webcomponents.org/collection/arsnebula/nebula-essentials) collection. Your financial contribution will help ensure that our entire collection continues to grow and improve.
If you are a developer, and are interested in making a code contribution, consider opening an issue first to describe the change, and discuss with the core repository maintainers. Once you are ready, prepare a pull request:
1. Fork it!
2. Create your feature branch: `git checkout -b my-new-feature`
3. Commit your changes: `git commit -am 'Add some feature'`
4. Push to the branch: `git push origin my-new-feature`
5. Submit a pull request :D
## Change Log
See [CHANGELOG](/CHANGELOG.md)
## License
See [LICENSE](/LICENSE.md)