/**
  * Utility method for retrieving the value of a form field submitted via a `application/x-www-form-urlencoded` or a
  * `multipart/form-data` POST request.
  *
  * @param string $name
  * @param        mixed [optional] $def
  * @return mixed
  */
 protected function formField($name, $def = null)
 {
     return Http::field($this->request, $name, $def);
 }