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php-standard-library/fun
Functional programming utilities for PHP: compose and decorate functions, control execution, and build pipelines with small, reusable higher-order helpers.
Functional programming utilities for composing, decorating, and controlling function execution
Frequently asked questions about Fun
- How do I install php-standard-library/fun in a Laravel project?
- Install it with Composer using composer require php-standard-library/fun. The package is framework-agnostic and the provided overview does not mention a Laravel service provider or facade that must be registered. You can start using its function helpers wherever closures or callables are accepted in your Laravel application.
- Does php-standard-library/fun support Laravel 10 and Laravel 11?
- The package requires PHP 8.1 or newer and has no Laravel-specific dependencies, so it can be used in Laravel applications running on a compatible PHP version. Laravel 10 and Laravel 11 both support PHP 8.1+, but you should confirm your application's PHP constraint before installing. Because it is pure PHP, it does not depend on a specific Laravel release.
- What is php-standard-library/fun used for in Laravel applications?
- It provides functional programming utilities for composing, decorating, and controlling function execution. In Laravel, that makes it useful for reusable pipelines, middleware-style wrappers, service-layer decorators, event listener composition, and request or response transformations. It is best suited to repetitive chaining logic rather than simple controller methods where native Laravel APIs are clearer.
- How does php-standard-library/fun compare to Laravel's Pipe facade or spatie/laravel-pipes?
- Laravel's built-in Pipe support focuses on passing a value through a sequence of callables, while php-standard-library/fun offers broader higher-order helpers such as compose, decorate, tap, retry, and race according to the provided evaluation. It can coexist with Laravel's native pipe patterns rather than forcing a replacement. Choose it when you need additional function-composition utilities beyond a basic pipeline.
- Can php-standard-library/fun decorate Laravel middleware or service methods?
- Yes, the package is intended for wrapping behavior such as logging, retries, caching, and other cross-cutting concerns with small higher-order helpers. You can use composed closures around middleware logic or service methods to reduce boilerplate. Avoid overusing composition for trivial single-step middleware, and benchmark heavier decorator stacks before putting them on performance-critical paths.
- How do I compose functions with php-standard-library/fun?
- The package provides compose and related higher-order helpers that combine callables into reusable execution pipelines. The exact function signatures and ordering rules should be checked in the package documentation at php-standard-library.dev. In practice, you define small callables and compose them so each step transforms or inspects the value passed through the pipeline.
- Is php-standard-library/fun compatible with Pest and PHPUnit testing in Laravel?
- Yes, because the package works with plain PHP callables and closures, it is compatible with Laravel's testing tools including Pest and PHPUnit. You can test composed functions as individual units or assert the final output of a pipeline. This fits functional-style assertions without requiring special Laravel test integration.
- Does php-standard-library/fun work with Laravel's service container and event listeners?
- It can be used anywhere Laravel accepts closures or callables, including service container bindings and event listeners. You can compose validation, side effects, and logging into listener pipelines or wrap service methods with decorators. The provided overview does not list Laravel-specific container or event integrations, so you would wire it manually using standard Laravel bindings.
- What are the performance and debugging concerns with php-standard-library/fun?
- Heavy composition can add overhead from closure creation and execution context switching, so benchmark pipelines with many decorators before using them in hot paths. Stack traces for composed functions may also be harder to follow than traditional class methods. For simple workflows, native Laravel methods may be easier to debug and maintain.
- Is php-standard-library/fun actively maintained and safe for production Laravel use?
- The provided evaluation flags low GitHub visibility and limited community activity as abandonment risks, although the MIT license means you can fork or maintain it internally if needed. Before adopting it, check the repository's recent issues, pull requests, and roadmap for Laravel compatibility. For production, pin the version and cover your composed pipelines with tests so an upstream stall does not block your application.
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