uk.joshc.InputValidator 1.0.0

Josh's Input Validator

Tool for validating user input in C# console applications.

Using the package

To use the package install the uk.joshc.InputValidator NuGet package.

Import the package with using InputValidator; where you need it.

Methods

All methods can be accessed from the Input class.

Validate Yes/No

Validate that the user is using Y/N terms.

Input.ValidateYN(string displayMessage)

Takes a display message, which is displayed to the user.

Returns true for yes, false for no.

Acceptable input from the user is:

• Yes
• Y
• No
• N

Input is not case sensitive.

Validate Array

Inputs can be validated to ensure they the message is within the array.

Input.ValidateArray(string displayMessage, string[] acceptedValues)

Takes a display message, which is displayed to the user and a string array including all the values of that are accepted.

Returns a lowercase string with the input if it is accepted.

Example

string mainMenuInput = Input.ValidateArray("What would you like to do?" +
                "\n [L]ist current cards in deck" +
                "\n [S]huffle Cards in deck" +
                "\n [D]eal a card" +
                "\n [E]xit",
                    new string[] { "l", "s", "d", "e" });