//initiate validator on load
$(function() {
// validate contact form on keyup and submit
$("#registerForm").validate({
//set the rules for the field names
rules: {
firstName: {
required: true,
minlength: 2
},
surname: {
required: true,
minlength: 2
},
email: {
required: true,
email: true
},
},
//set messages to appear inline
messages: {
firstName: "Please enter your first name",
surname: "Please enter your surname",
email: "Please enter a valid email address"
}
});
});