Laravel Has Many Merged Laravel Package

Product Decisions This Supports

• Enables unified querying of disparate data sources (e.g., activity feeds from multiple models) without complex union queries or custom logic
• Reduces technical debt by encapsulating cross-model aggregation in a single, reusable relationship, keeping model code clean
• Supports roadmap initiatives for feature-rich user interfaces (e.g., combined notifications, unified search results) by abstracting underlying data structure complexity
• Validates "build vs buy" decision by providing a tested, MIT-licensed solution versus in-house implementation

When to Consider This Package

• Adopt when your application requires merging multiple hasMany relationships (e.g., different tables for comments, likes, etc.) into a single collection for display or processing
• Use when you need to maintain Eloquent conventions and avoid rewriting query logic for each related model
• Avoid if data is stored in a single polymorphic table (use Laravel's built-in polymorphic relations instead) or when the merged dataset requires complex sorting/filtering that the package doesn't natively support (e.g., database-level aggregation across different schemas)
• Not suitable for small projects where the overhead of adding a dependency outweighs the benefits of simplified code

How to Pitch It (Stakeholders)

Executives: "This package accelerates delivery of user-facing features like activity feeds and unified notifications by 40%+ by eliminating custom query logic. It reduces maintenance costs through encapsulated, reusable code and leverages Laravel's familiar patterns, ensuring faster onboarding and fewer bugs."
Engineering: "Simplifies complex data aggregation by treating multiple hasMany relations as a single Eloquent relationship. No more manual merging or union queries—just define the merged relationship once and query/filter/order seamlessly. Fully compatible with existing Laravel conventions, keeping your codebase clean and maintainable."