Validation mechanisms and required fields in content management systems are contentious topics within the Prismic community, as they are highly requested yet remain unimplemented to preserve the editor's user experience. Developers often desire required fields to prevent null exceptions and ensure data integrity, but this can lead to a negative experience for content editors who may find their workflow hindered by mandatory fields. Editors can face challenges such as losing their work if unable to save without completing all fields, or being unable to preview content, leading to potential frustration and inefficiencies. Prismic has explored alternative solutions, such as removing null values in API responses, using default values, and providing warnings for empty fields during publication, while emphasizing the importance of live previews to enhance the editorial experience. Despite competitors offering required fields, Prismic prioritizes the editor's usability and seeks community input for potential solutions, aiming to balance developer needs and editor satisfaction.