- What is lyssal/lib-php used for?
- It is a general-purpose PHP utility library that gathers reusable helpers, traits and classes for everyday tasks such as working with arrays, strings, dates, numbers and files. The goal is to avoid duplicating boilerplate across projects. It is not a Laravel-specific package, so you can use it in any PHP codebase, including Laravel applications.
- Is lyssal/lib-php compatible with Laravel?
- Yes, in practice it can be used inside Laravel applications because it is a plain Composer PHP library with no framework dependency described. Laravel is built on Composer and PHP, so the helpers can be called from controllers, services, jobs or Blade views. Confirm the PHP version constraint in the package's composer.json matches your Laravel environment.
- How do I install lyssal/lib-php with Composer?
- Install it with Composer using composer require lyssal/lib-php. Composer will resolve the package and its dependencies and register the autoloader, so its classes become available immediately. No framework-specific installation steps are described in the available documentation.
- Do I need to register a service provider for lyssal/lib-php?
- No service provider registration is described, which fits a framework-agnostic utility library rather than a Laravel package. You autoload the classes through Composer and call the helpers or traits directly. If a future version adds Laravel integration, check the repository README for updated instructions.
- What helpers does lyssal/lib-php provide?
- The library is described as gathering reusable helpers, traits and classes for arrays, strings, dates, numbers and files. That covers common boilerplate such as formatting, conversion and manipulation tasks. For the exact class and method list, review the source or README in the repository, since the package is a general collection rather than a single-purpose tool.
- Can lyssal/lib-php replace Laravel's Str and Arr helpers?
- It overlaps in purpose because it includes string and array utilities, but it is a standalone PHP library, not a drop-in replacement for Laravel's Str and Arr classes. You can use both side by side and choose whichever API fits the task. Prefer one style consistently to keep your codebase predictable.
- Is lyssal/lib-php safe to use in production?
- It is a Composer library intended for reuse in PHP projects, so it can be included in production applications like any dependency. Before deploying, check the repository's maintenance activity, open issues, test coverage and released version tags. Pinning a specific version in composer.json and running your own test suite reduces upgrade risk.
- How do I test code that uses lyssal/lib-php?
- Because the library is framework-agnostic, normal PHPUnit tests can cover code that calls its helpers. For file or date helpers, use temporary directories and fixed clocks or injected values where the API allows. If helpers are static, assert their outputs directly rather than mocking them.
- Does lyssal/lib-php support PHP 8?
- The available context does not state a PHP version constraint, so check the require section of the package's composer.json before installing. Composer will refuse installation if your PHP version does not satisfy that constraint. In a Laravel project, align the constraint with the PHP version your Laravel release supports.
- What are alternatives to lyssal/lib-php?
- Alternatives include Laravel's built-in Str, Arr and Collection helpers, Symfony components such as symfony/string and symfony/filesystem, and focused packages like ramsey/uuid or nesbot/carbon for specific tasks. If you already use Laravel, its native helpers often cover the same ground with no extra dependency. Choose lyssal/lib-php when you want a small framework-independent set of utilities shared across projects.