- How do I install andreas-glaser/doctrine-rql?
- Install it with Composer using composer require andreas-glaser/doctrine-rql. It is a Doctrine ORM package, so your Laravel project should already have Doctrine ORM configured with entity mappings in place. After installation, instantiate the RQL parser and pass RQL strings to build Doctrine QueryBuilder instances.
- Does doctrine-rql work with Laravel applications?
- Yes, doctrine-rql can be used in Laravel projects that use Doctrine ORM rather than only Eloquent. It parses RQL strings into Doctrine QueryBuilder instances, so you can expose filtering, sorting, and pagination in Laravel REST APIs. You will need to wire it into your Doctrine setup and controllers yourself, since it is not an Eloquent package.
- Which RQL operators does doctrine-rql support?
- doctrine-rql supports comparison, logical, and array operators as described by Resource Query Language. These operators are mapped to DQL expressions so nested conditions and relation-aware filters can be composed. The package uses an extensible operator and visitor architecture, so you can add custom operators if your API needs them.
- How do I convert an RQL query string into a Doctrine QueryBuilder?
- Use the package's parser to turn the RQL string into a structured query representation, then let its Doctrine visitor build a QueryBuilder. The resulting QueryBuilder can include filters, sorting, pagination, and field selection. This keeps Laravel controllers thin because you avoid hand-writing query logic for every endpoint.
- Can doctrine-rql handle sorting and pagination for REST APIs?
- Yes, doctrine-rql handles sorting, pagination, and field selection in addition to filtering. It translates these RQL constructs into Doctrine QueryBuilder operations, so your Laravel API can accept URL-driven query parameters consistently. This reduces boilerplate and keeps request handling readable.
- How does doctrine-rql support filtering on related entities?
- doctrine-rql is relation-aware and supports nested conditions when building Doctrine queries. It maps RQL filters to DQL expressions using your existing Doctrine entity mappings, so associations can be queried without custom query code. Ensure your entity relations are correctly mapped before relying on relation-aware filters.
- Is doctrine-rql compatible with different Laravel and PHP versions?
- The package is a Composer library for Doctrine ORM, so compatibility depends on your Laravel, PHP, and Doctrine versions. Check the package's Composer constraints and repository metadata for the exact supported ranges. In Laravel, it works alongside a Doctrine ORM integration rather than replacing Eloquent.
- How do I test RQL queries built with doctrine-rql?
- You can test by parsing representative RQL strings and asserting the resulting Doctrine QueryBuilder or generated DQL. In Laravel, use your normal test suite with a configured Doctrine entity manager and an in-memory or test database. Cover comparison, logical, array, sorting, and pagination cases to verify expected query behavior.
- Can I add custom RQL operators to doctrine-rql?
- Yes, doctrine-rql has an extensible operator and visitor architecture. You can add custom operators and corresponding visitors to translate them into DQL expressions. This lets you support API-specific filtering semantics while keeping the core RQL parsing reusable.
- What are alternatives to doctrine-rql for RQL parsing in Laravel?
- Alternatives depend on whether you use Doctrine ORM or Eloquent in Laravel. For Doctrine-based APIs, doctrine-rql is focused on parsing RQL into QueryBuilder instances, while other libraries may target Eloquent or generic query filtering. Evaluate operator coverage, relation-aware filtering, sorting, pagination, and extension points before choosing.