Yup is a JavaScript schema builder for value parsing and validation. It allows you to define schemas for objects and validate their shape, types, and properties. Yup provides a simple and intuitive API for creating validation rules, handling complex validation scenarios, and generating error messages. It is lightweight, fast, and widely used for form validation in frontend and backend applications.
Compared to other validation libraries like Joi or Validator.js, Yup stands out for its ease of use, performance, and seamless integration with form libraries like Formik. It offers a declarative approach to schema validation, making it easy to define and maintain validation rules.
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