Laravel Batch Validation

While working with array validations in Laravel, especially with rules like unique, I ran into a subtle but critical issue: Laravel validates each record individually. This results in an N+1 query pattern that directly impacts performance, particularly in scenarios like bulk imports from Excel.

The problem becomes more significant in real-world applications where hundreds or even thousands of records need to be validated before being inserted into the database.

I created this package to optimize that workflow. Instead of validating each record separately, the package groups validations and transforms queries into more efficient operations using strategies like whereIn. The result is a significant reduction in the number of queries and a clear performance improvement.

This package was born out of a practical need: to make Laravel scale better in batch validation scenarios without sacrificing the simplicity and developer experience we’re used to.