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Analytics Laravel Package
beloop/analytics
Read-only Analytics component from the Beloop LMS suite. Part of beloop/components (Symfony-based) under the MIT license. Includes Travis CI and Packagist releases; issues and PRs should be opened in the main beloop/components repo.
[READ-ONLY] Subtree split of Beloop Analytics component
Frequently asked questions about Analytics
- Can I use Beloop Analytics in Laravel 10 with PHP 8.1+?
- The package requires PHP 7.2+, which may trigger deprecation warnings in Laravel 10 due to PHP 8.x features like named arguments. Test thoroughly in staging, and consider abstracting calls via a service layer to isolate legacy code. No official Laravel 10 support is mentioned.
- How do I install Beloop Analytics in a Laravel project?
- Run `composer require beloop/analytics` in your project directory. Ensure your `composer.json` specifies PHP 7.2+ and Laravel 5.8–8.x. No additional Laravel service provider or config file is required—it’s a standalone component for read-only queries.
- Does this package support real-time analytics or event-driven architectures?
- No, Beloop Analytics is read-only and designed for post-hoc analysis from database reads. For real-time analytics, consider Laravel Echo or third-party tools like Mixpanel. This package is not event-sourced or CQRS-compatible.
- Will this work with Laravel Horizon or Vapor?
- The package is database-centric and doesn’t integrate with Laravel’s queue workers (Horizon) or serverless (Vapor). Use it for scheduled batch analytics, not real-time processing. For Vapor, ensure your PHP runtime matches the 7.2+ requirement.
- How do I handle database schema mismatches with my Laravel app?
- The package doesn’t provide migrations. If your database schema differs, write custom migration scripts or data mappers to align tables. Beloop’s schema is legacy Symfony-based—adapt it to Laravel’s conventions manually.
- Is there a way to cache analytics queries for better performance?
- Yes, manually add Redis or file caching to Beloop’s queries. The package doesn’t include built-in caching, so wrap queries in Laravel’s cache helpers (e.g., `Cache::remember`) or use a service layer to optimize repeated reads.
- What if I need to modify the analytics logic or add new features?
- This is a read-only package with no active maintenance. Submit feature requests to the main [beloop/components repo](https://github.com/beloop/components). For critical fixes, fork the repo and apply changes locally, as PRs here are ignored.
- Does Beloop Analytics conflict with other Laravel packages?
- Potential conflicts may arise with PHP 8.x packages due to the 7.2+ requirement. Use Docker isolation or a PHP 7.4 container to test compatibility. Check for deprecation warnings when using Laravel 9/10, especially with stricter type hints.
- Can I use this for user activity tracking in a microservices architecture?
- No, this package is tightly coupled to monolithic Laravel apps. For microservices, rebuild analytics from event logs (e.g., using Laravel Echo or a message queue) or use a dedicated analytics service like Mixpanel.
- What’s the fallback if Beloop Analytics fails or becomes unsupported?
- Rebuild analytics from raw event logs (e.g., using Laravel Echo or database triggers) or switch to a third-party tool like Mixpanel, Amplitude, or Google Analytics. The MIT license allows forks, but no guarantees exist for long-term support.
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