You need to ensure in a serializer that start_date occurs before end_date. Which is the best practice to implement this validation?

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You need to ensure in a serializer that start_date occurs before end_date. Which is the best practice to implement this validation?

ACreate separate <code>validate_start_date</code> and <code>validate_end_date</code> methods to compare the two fields

Override the <code>validate</code> method and compare <code>start_date</code> and <code>end_date</code> in the <code>data</code> dictionary

CUse a custom field validator on <code>start_date</code> that accesses <code>end_date</code> via <code>self</code>

DPerform the validation in the view instead of the serializer

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand field-level vs object-level validation
Field-level validation methods (validate_) only receive the single field's value, not other fields.
Step 2: Cross-field validation requires access to multiple fields
To compare start_date and end_date, you need access to both fields simultaneously.
Step 3: Use the validate method
The validate method receives the entire data dictionary, allowing cross-field validation.
Final Answer:
Override the validate method and compare start_date and end_date in the data dictionary -> Option B
Quick Check:
Cross-field validation belongs in validate(self, data) [OK]

Quick Trick: Use validate(self, data) for cross-field validation [OK]

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