public function categorySave() { $validation_rule = array('category_name' => array('required', 'max:100'), 'category_description' => array('required', 'max:500')); $validation = Validator::make(Input::all(), $validation_rule); if ($validation->fails()) { // If validation failed then returned to the serviseForm with error massege return Redirect::to('/addCategory')->withErrors($validation); } else { $category_name = Input::get('category_name'); $category_description = Input::get('category_description'); // Insert data into database ItemConfiguration::addCategory($category_name, $category_description); return Redirect::to('/addCategory')->with('add_success_massege', 'New Category Added successfully.'); } }