- How does om/potrans integrate with Laravel’s built-in translation system (Lang facade)?
- om/potrans doesn’t natively replace Laravel’s Lang facade or translation cache. It works alongside Laravel by managing .po/.mo files, which you’d need to manually sync with Laravel’s `resources/lang` directory. For full integration, you’d need a custom `LoaderInterface` (e.g., `GettextLoader`) to bridge Laravel’s translation system with the .mo files generated by potrans.
- Can I use om/potrans with Laravel’s JSON/array-based translations, or is it only for .po/.mo files?
- om/potrans is optimized for Gettext (.po/.mo) files and won’t directly work with Laravel’s JSON/array translations. If you rely on JSON, you’d need to export/import translations manually or use potrans for externalized strings (e.g., third-party content) while keeping Laravel’s native format for app-specific translations.
- What Laravel versions does om/potrans support, and are there Symfony version conflicts?
- om/potrans requires Symfony Console ^7.0|^8.0, but Laravel 10+ uses Symfony 6.4. This creates a high risk of dependency conflicts. If you’re on Laravel 10+, test thoroughly in a staging environment or isolate potrans in a separate directory to avoid breaking core functionality.
- How do I scan my Laravel app for missing translation keys and sync them to .po files?
- Use the `potrans scan` command to detect unused keys in your codebase, then run `potrans update` to sync missing entries to your .pot/.po files. Example: `./vendor/bin/potrans scan resources/lang/messages.pot --output=resources/lang --lang=de`. This requires xgettext to be installed for parsing PHP source files.
- Does om/potrans work with Laravel’s translation cache, or will I need to manually clear it?
- om/potrans doesn’t invalidate Laravel’s translation cache automatically. After updating .po/.mo files, manually clear the cache with `php artisan cache:clear` or `php artisan view:clear` if using Blade translations. For CI/CD, add these commands post-translation to ensure consistency.
- Can I use om/potrans in CI/CD to auto-translate strings via Google/DeepL APIs?
- Yes, but you’ll need to configure API keys in your CI environment (e.g., GitHub Secrets) and run commands like `./vendor/bin/potrans google resources/lang/messages.pot --lang=de --force`. Monitor API quotas and rate limits, as unexpected costs can occur if not managed.
- What’s the best way to handle API failures (e.g., DeepL rate limits) in a production workflow?
- om/potrans doesn’t include built-in retry logic for API failures. To mitigate this, implement a wrapper script in your CI/CD pipeline that retries failed commands or falls back to a local cache. Example: Use `retry-cli` or a custom Bash loop to re-run `potrans` with exponential backoff.
- How do I structure my Laravel project to use om/potrans alongside native translations?
- Store Gettext files (e.g., `.po/.mo`) in a separate directory like `resources/gettext/` and use a custom `LoaderInterface` to load them. For Laravel’s native translations, keep `resources/lang/` as-is. Sync changes between the two directories manually or via a post-deploy script.
- Are there alternatives to om/potrans for Laravel that support JSON translations natively?
- Yes, consider packages like `spatie/laravel-translatable` (for database-driven translations) or `laravel-lang/lang` (for JSON-based localization). These integrate directly with Laravel’s Lang facade and avoid Gettext’s file-based workflow, making them easier to maintain in pure Laravel projects.
- How do I test om/potrans in a Laravel project before deploying to production?
- Start by testing in a staging environment with a subset of translations. Use `php artisan tinker` to verify translations load correctly after running `potrans`. Mock API responses in tests (e.g., with `vcr` for DeepL/Google) to avoid real API calls. Validate edge cases like plural forms and RTL languages.