Symfony Query Bundle Laravel Package

Product Decisions This Supports

• Accelerating SaaS Platform Development: Enables rapid implementation of multi-tenant query capabilities (e.g., filtering, sorting, pagination) for SaaS applications, reducing custom development time for common data access patterns.
• Consistent API Design: Standardizes query handling across microservices or modules, improving developer productivity and reducing technical debt.
• Scalability for Tenant-Aware Systems: Facilitates tenant-specific query logic (e.g., soft-deletes, role-based access) without reinventing the wheel, aligning with a "build vs. buy" decision for SaaS infrastructure.
• Roadmap for Advanced Query Features: Supports future expansion into complex query use cases (e.g., nested relationships, real-time filtering) without major refactoring.
• Unified Data Layer: Centralizes query logic for shared services (e.g., analytics, reporting) in a Symfony ecosystem, reducing fragmentation.

When to Consider This Package

• Adopt if:

  • Building a Symfony-based SaaS platform requiring tenant-aware query capabilities (e.g., multi-tenancy, role-based filtering).
  • Prioritizing developer velocity over custom query solutions (e.g., Doctrine extensions, manual DQL).
  • Needing consistent pagination/sorting across APIs (e.g., REST, GraphQL) with minimal boilerplate.
  • Already using Symfony and evaluating "foundation" bundles to avoid reinventing core functionality.

• Look Elsewhere if:

  • Your stack is non-Symfony (e.g., Laravel, Django, or custom PHP).
  • Requirements are highly specialized (e.g., graph-based queries, real-time updates) beyond standard CRUD.
  • You lack Symfony expertise to integrate or maintain the bundle long-term.
  • Prefer open-source maturity (low stars/documented usage may indicate risk; evaluate alternatives like API Platform or Symfony UX).

How to Pitch It (Stakeholders)

For Executives: "This bundle cuts 3–6 months of development time for SaaS query infrastructure by providing a battle-tested, Symfony-native solution for multi-tenant filtering, sorting, and pagination. It’s like ‘Turbo’ for your data layer—reducing technical debt while enabling faster feature delivery for tenant-specific APIs. Low risk (MIT license, active maintainer), high ROI for platforms scaling beyond basic CRUD."

For Engineering: "Derafu’s Query Bundle replaces repetitive Doctrine queries with a declarative, reusable API for complex filtering (e.g., ?filter[active]=true&sort=-createdAt). It integrates seamlessly with Symfony’s ecosystem, supports soft-deletes, and plays well with API Platform or Mercure for real-time updates. Tradeoff: Minimal upfront config for 80% of use cases, but may require customization for edge cases. Alternatives like API Platform’s filters are heavier; this is lighter and more focused."

For Developers: *"No more writing the same createQueryBuilder() logic in every controller. This bundle gives you:

• QueryBuilder helpers for common operations (e.g., addTenantFilter(), addPagination()).
• Automatic DTO binding for request filters (e.g., ?search=term → WHERE name LIKE '%term%').
• Symfony integration (works with forms, serializers, and security voters). Start with 10 lines of config; scale as needed. Docs are clear, and the maintainer is responsive."*