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Laravel Interaction Subscribe adds reusable subscribe and unsubscribe behavior to Eloquent models, letting users follow posts, topics, or any model through polymorphic relationships with simple helper methods and query scopes.
Laravel Interaction Subscribe adds reusable subscribe/follow relationships to Laravel Eloquent models. Attach the provided trait and let users subscribe to other users or any model through a clean API backed by a dedicated subscription table.
- Trait-based setup for subscribers and subscribable models
- Simple subscribe and unsubscribe helpers
- Convenient subscription status checks
- Eloquent relationships for subscribers and subscriptions
- Configurable models and table support
Frequently asked questions about Subscribe
- What is laravel-interaction/subscribe used for?
- Laravel Interaction Subscribe adds subscribe and unsubscribe behavior to Laravel Eloquent models. It is designed for use cases such as notifications, feeds, follower-style relationships, and subscriber lists. The package provides traits, scopes, polymorphic relationships, and events to support those behaviors.
- How do I install laravel-interaction/subscribe in a Laravel app?
- Install the package with Composer using composer require laravel-interaction/subscribe. After installation, review the repository README for the required traits, migrations, or configuration steps. Then apply the package traits to the Eloquent models that should support subscribe and unsubscribe behavior.
- How does the polymorphic subscribe relationship work?
- The package uses polymorphic relationships so a model can subscribe to other Eloquent models without creating a separate relationship table for every model type. Traits add the subscribe and unsubscribe behavior to your models, while scopes and events help you query and react to subscription changes. This makes it suitable for generic follower or subscriber patterns.
- Can users subscribe to any Eloquent model?
- Yes, the package is built around polymorphic relationships, so subscription behavior can be attached to different Eloquent model types. You add the provided traits to the relevant models and use the package relationship methods and scopes. This supports scenarios where users follow posts, projects, categories, or other domain models.
- Can I use laravel-interaction/subscribe for notifications and feeds?
- Yes, the package overview explicitly positions it for building notifications, feeds, and subscriber lists. Its events and scopes can help you identify subscribers and respond when subscribe or unsubscribe actions occur. You can then connect those subscription changes to your own notification or feed logic.
- Which Laravel versions does laravel-interaction/subscribe support?
- Check the package composer.json and repository README for the exact Laravel and PHP version constraints. Laravel package support can change between releases, so the repository is the authoritative source. Match the package version to your application's Laravel version before installing.
- Do I need to run migrations or publish configuration after installing?
- The exact setup depends on the package release, so follow the repository README rather than assuming defaults. Some Laravel packages require publishing configuration or running migrations for subscription storage. Confirm the required steps in the README and composer.json before using it in production.
- How should I test subscribe and unsubscribe behavior in Laravel?
- Use Laravel's testing tools with a fresh database and create the models involved in the subscription relationship. Call the package's subscribe and unsubscribe methods, then assert the expected database records and relationship state. If your app listens for package events, fake or assert those events to verify your integration. Keep tests focused on both successful subscription changes and duplicate or missing subscriptions.
- What production concerns should I consider with polymorphic subscriptions?
- Polymorphic subscription data can grow quickly in high-traffic applications, so monitor query performance and indexing needs. Be careful with event listeners that trigger notifications or feed updates, and consider queues for slow side effects. Also review how duplicate subscriptions and unsubscribe actions should behave in your domain.
- Is laravel-interaction/subscribe actively maintained, and what alternatives should I consider?
- Check the GitHub repository for recent commits, releases, open issues, and Composer version constraints to judge maintenance status. Alternatives include building a custom polymorphic subscription relationship in your app or evaluating other Laravel follow and subscribe packages. Compare maintenance activity, event support, scopes, and Laravel version compatibility before choosing.
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