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sabre/xml
sabre/xml is a specialized XML reader and writer for PHP. It makes it easy to parse XML into structured data and generate XML with custom serializers. Supports PHP 7.4+ and PHP 8, with strict type declarations in v3.
sabre/xml is an XML library that you may not hate.
Frequently asked questions about Xml
- How do I install sabre/xml in a Laravel project?
- Run `composer require sabre/xml` to install the latest version. For Laravel projects, no additional setup is needed—it’s a pure PHP library. Use v3.x for PHP 7.4–8.1 or v4.x for PHP 8.2+ if your project supports it.
- Does sabre/xml work with Laravel’s service container?
- Yes, sabre/xml integrates seamlessly with Laravel’s service container. Bind the `Sabre\Xml\Reader` or `Sabre\Xml\Writer` classes in your `AppServiceProvider` for centralized configuration, like default namespaces or error handling.
- Can I use sabre/xml for SOAP API integrations in Laravel?
- Absolutely. sabre/xml handles complex XML structures like SOAP envelopes with foreign namespaces. Pair it with Laravel’s HTTP client to parse SOAP responses or generate requests, avoiding the quirks of SimpleXML or DOMDocument.
- What’s the difference between sabre/xml and SimpleXML/DOMDocument?
- sabre/xml is type-safe (especially in v3+), modular, and avoids PHP’s legacy XML pitfalls. It’s easier to maintain, integrates better with modern PHP, and supports custom serializers—unlike SimpleXML’s loose typing or DOMDocument’s verbosity.
- Will sabre/xml slow down my Laravel application?
- For most use cases, no—it’s optimized for readability and maintainability. However, for high-throughput XML processing (e.g., millions of files), benchmark against PHP’s `XMLReader` or cache results using Laravel’s Cache facade.
- How do I parse XML into Eloquent models with sabre/xml?
- Parse XML into arrays/objects using `Sabre\Xml\Reader`, then map the data to Eloquent models. For example, use `collect($reader->parse($xml))->map(fn($item) => new Model($item))` to hydrate records from XML imports.
- Does sabre/xml support PHP 8.1, or should I upgrade to PHP 8.2+?
- Use **v3.x** for PHP 7.4–8.1 (with minor type adjustments if extending classes). For PHP 8.2+, **v4.x** offers stricter typing and optimizations. Check your Laravel version’s PHP requirements before upgrading.
- Can I customize how sabre/xml handles XML attributes or namespaces?
- Yes. Use `Sabre\Xml\Reader`'s `setAttribute()` or `setNamespace()` methods, or extend the `Sabre\Xml\Service` class to add custom logic. For complex schemas, leverage the `functionCaller` deserializer to transform attributes dynamically.
- How do I test sabre/xml in Laravel’s PHPUnit?
- Mock the `Sabre\Xml\Reader` or `Writer` using Laravel’s Mockery or PHPUnit. For example, `Mockery::mock(Sabre\Xml\Reader::class)->shouldReceive('parse')->andReturn([...]);` to simulate XML parsing in unit tests.
- Are there alternatives to sabre/xml for Laravel XML tasks?
- For lightweight parsing, consider `spatie/array-to-xml` (generation-only) or `symfony/xml` (heavier, Symfony-dependent). For high performance, PHP’s `XMLReader` is faster but lacks sabre/xml’s type safety and modularity. Choose sabre/xml for balance.
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