Validating multiple file uploads with Laravel 4

Question

How do I go about validating an array of uploaded files in Laravel 4? I\'ve set it in the form to allow multiple files, and I\'ve tested that the files exist in the Input::file(

Answer 1

It might not be the direct answer for your question, but you can do a simple validation check on types like this:

$file = Input::file('files');

switch($file->getClientMimeType()){
      case 'application/pdf':
           // upload stuff
      break;
}