When do edit validates run for forms?

The correct answer is that edit validates run for forms when configured for client-side validation or form submission. This means that you can set up validation rules to trigger under different conditions, according to how the application is designed.

When configured for client-side validation, edit validates can be set to check the input as a user interacts with the form, such as when they enter and exit fields. This allows for immediate feedback, which can help to improve user experience by alerting users to errors before they attempt to submit the form. If validation is also set to run upon form submission, it ensures no invalid data is processed, safeguarding the integrity of the data being handled.

There are other conditions that may solely trigger validations, such as only upon submitting the form or when a user exits a field. However, these represent more limited configurations that don’t leverage the full flexibility of validation options that Pega offers. The best approach often combines immediate feedback loops with streamlined submission checks to ensure robust data entry.