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Json Laravel Package
php-standard-library/json
A small PHP Standard Library package for JSON encoding and decoding with typed exceptions and sensible defaults, providing predictable error handling for safer serialization in Laravel and other PHP projects.
JSON encoding and decoding with typed exceptions and sensible defaults
Frequently asked questions about Json
- How do I install php-standard-library/json in a Laravel application?
- Install it with Composer using composer require php-standard-library/json. In Laravel, the package provides facade and service provider integration, so check whether your application uses package discovery or needs the facade alias registered manually. After installation, publish or create config/json.php if you want to centralize JSON encoding defaults.
- Does php-standard-library/json integrate with Laravel facades and service providers?
- Yes. The package is evaluated as having Laravel-specific design through facades and service providers, which reduces adoption friction. It also supports config-driven behavior through config/json.php. If you are upgrading from an older version, note that facade usage may have changed, such as Json::laravel()->encode().
- How do I configure JSON encoding defaults in Laravel with config/json.php?
- You can centralize options such as JSON_THROW_ON_ERROR and JSON_PRETTY_PRINT in config/json.php. This keeps encoding behavior consistent across APIs, CLI tools, and microservices. Disable costly features such as schema validation on non-critical paths if performance matters.
- What is JsonException and how should I handle it in Laravel?
- JsonException is a typed exception that carries contextual details such as file and line numbers. In Laravel, update your exception handler or controller middleware to log or return structured JSON error responses. Catch it around decode operations so invalid payloads become predictable 400-style responses instead of generic failures.
- Can I validate raw JSON payloads with Json::validate() in Laravel?
- Yes, Json::validate() is intended to validate raw JSON payloads and can support schema enforcement such as JSON Schema. It fills a gap when Laravel's built-in validation is not enough for raw JSON bodies. Use it in middleware or form requests and return consistent error details when validation fails.
- Is php-standard-library/json a replacement for Symfony Serializer?
- No, it is not a full replacement for Symfony Serializer when you need circular references, custom type mapping, or deep object graphs. It focuses on JSON encoding and decoding with typed exceptions and sensible defaults. Evaluate whether your project needs advanced serialization before replacing a heavier serializer.
- How do I migrate from Json::encode() to Json::laravel()->encode()?
- The evaluation notes a shift from Json::encode() to Json::laravel()->encode(), so plan a codebase-wide update. Use aliases in config/app.php or feature flags to phase the migration, and refactor deprecated methods such as Json::pretty(). Test CI/CD pipelines and legacy services in staging before rolling out.
- Does JSON schema validation add performance overhead in Laravel APIs?
- Schema validation adds runtime CPU and memory cost, which can affect high-throughput Laravel API endpoints. Benchmark critical paths and disable validation via config/json.php for non-critical services. Keep validation enabled where compliance or payload integrity is important.
- Which Laravel and PHP versions are supported by php-standard-library/json?
- The provided evaluation does not list exact Laravel or PHP version constraints, so verify composer.json and release notes before adopting. The package is under active development, so check for backward-incompatible changes and test against your Laravel version in staging.
- How do I test JSON encoding and decoding errors with php-standard-library/json?
- Use PHPUnit or your Laravel test suite to assert that invalid JSON throws JsonException and that your handler returns the expected response. Cover config options such as JSON_THROW_ON_ERROR, schema validation failures, and bulk encode/decode paths. Mock or override config/json.php in tests to verify both strict and permissive behavior.
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