How can the validation of form data be effectively implemented in Symfony2 to ensure data integrity?

To ensure data integrity in Symfony2, form data validation can be effectively implemented by using Symfony's built-in validation component. This allows developers to define validation rules for each field in a form, ensuring that only valid data is submitted and processed. 

// Example of form validation in Symfony2 controller action
use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Request;
use Symfony\Component\Validator\Constraints as Assert;

public function submitFormAction(Request $request)
{
    $formData = $request->request->all();

    $constraint = new Assert\Collection([
        'name' => new Assert\NotBlank(),
        'email' => new Assert\Email(),
        // Add more validation rules as needed
    ]);

    $violations = $this->get('validator')->validate($formData, $constraint);

    if (count($violations) > 0) {
        // Handle validation errors
    } else {
        // Process valid form data
    }
}

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