Deep Copy Laravel Package
myclabs/deep-copy
DeepCopy creates safe deep clones of PHP objects, recursively copying referenced objects while preserving the original object graph. It handles cyclic references to avoid infinite loops, and supports customization via matchers and filters for specific properties and types.
Technical Evaluation
Architecture fit: DeepCopy integrates seamlessly with Laravel's Eloquent ORM for deep cloning complex object graphs, especially where Laravel's native clone is insufficient. It handles cycles in relationships (e.g., parent-child models) and supports custom filtering for ID resetting or relationship management. However, Laravel's Eloquent-specific magic (e.g., dynamic properties) may require custom filter configuration since the package doesn't natively understand Eloquent's internal state.
Integration feasibility: High. Composer installation is trivial (composer require myclabs/deep-copy), and the API is simple (DeepCopy::copy($object)). Integration requires minimal code changes but careful filter configuration for Laravel-specific scenarios (e.g., resetting IDs, handling relationships). Doctrine-specific filters are unnecessary for pure Eloquent projects but useful if Doctrine is used alongside Laravel.
Technical risk: Low to moderate. The package is actively maintained (recent PHP
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