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Php Helpers Laravel Package
redlab-team/php-helpers
A collection of general-purpose PHP helper utilities for Laravel and plain PHP projects, offering reusable functions for common tasks like string and array handling, formatting, and everyday development chores to reduce boilerplate.
Some helpers for PHP developments
Frequently asked questions about Php Helpers
- What is redlab-team/php-helpers used for?
- redlab-team/php-helpers is a lightweight collection of reusable PHP utility functions for common string, array, and value handling tasks. It is designed to reduce boilerplate in everyday development and works in Laravel applications as well as plain PHP projects. The package uses a simple static API and has no required dependencies.
- How do I install redlab-team/php-helpers with Composer?
- Install the package with Composer using composer require redlab-team/php-helpers. Composer will add it to your vendor directory and autoload it through vendor/autoload.php. In a Laravel project, that Composer autoloading is normally all you need to start using the helpers.
- Does redlab-team/php-helpers require Laravel?
- No. The package is described as framework-agnostic with no required dependencies, so it can be used in any PHP project. Laravel applications can use it through Composer autoloading, but Laravel is not a requirement.
- Do I need to register a service provider for redlab-team/php-helpers?
- The package overview describes a framework-agnostic static API and does not mention a service provider or configuration file. In Laravel, Composer autoloading should make the helpers available without extra registration. Check the package README for any optional integration details if you need framework-specific features.
- What kinds of helper functions are included in redlab-team/php-helpers?
- The package focuses on clean helpers for string, array, and value handling. It is intended for common formatting, data-manipulation, and everyday development chores that would otherwise add boilerplate. The API is static and aims for consistent naming and predictable return types.
- Is redlab-team/php-helpers suitable for production use?
- Because it is dependency-free and focused on small utilities, it can be a reasonable fit for production use. Production adoption still depends on reviewing the package source, release history, and tests for your required PHP version. Pin a version in composer.json and run your normal test suite before deploying.
- Can I use redlab-team/php-helpers in a plain PHP project without Laravel?
- Yes. The package is framework-agnostic and has no required dependencies, so it is intended to work in any PHP project. You can install it with Composer and use its static helpers through the Composer autoloader. No Laravel-specific setup is required.
- How do I test code that uses redlab-team/php-helpers?
- Since the helpers use a static API, you can test your own code with PHPUnit or Pest by asserting the return values of the helper calls. No special testing utilities or Laravel test traits are described in the package overview. If you wrap the helpers in your own service, test that wrapper as usual.
- What are alternatives to redlab-team/php-helpers?
- Laravel applications can use built-in helpers and components such as Illuminate\Support\Str and Illuminate\Support\Arr, while plain PHP projects may consider symfony/string or custom helper files. redlab-team/php-helpers is positioned as a dependency-free static helper collection, so choose it when you want one lightweight package across Laravel and non-Laravel codebases.
- Is redlab-team/php-helpers maintained and compatible with Laravel versions?
- The provided package overview does not list Laravel version constraints, release cadence, or a maintenance policy. Because the package is framework-agnostic, its main compatibility surface is the PHP version required by Composer. Check Packagist and the package composer.json for current constraints before upgrading Laravel or PHP.
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