Question 1

How do I migrate from algoliasearch-laravel to Laravel Scout?

Accepted Answer

Algolia provides dedicated documentation for migrating to Laravel Scout, which involves updating dependencies and reconfiguring your models to use Scout's drivers instead of the deprecated trait. Check the official Algolia docs for step-by-step guidance.

Question 2

Is algoliasearch-laravel compatible with Laravel 8 or later?

Accepted Answer

Since the package is deprecated, compatibility with newer Laravel versions is not guaranteed. The README notes it was designed for Laravel 5.x, so using it with Laravel 8+ might require manual fixes or could break entirely.

Question 3

algoliasearch-laravel vs Laravel Scout: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

For new projects, always use Laravel Scout as it's actively maintained by the Laravel community and supports multiple search engines. algoliasearch-laravel is only suitable for legacy applications that can't migrate immediately, but it lacks future support.

Question 4

How to index model relationships in algoliasearch-laravel?

Accepted Answer

You can index relationships by loading them in the getAlgoliaRecord method of your model, as shown in the README's relationships section. This allows you to include related data, like category names, in the Algolia record by merging arrays.

Question 5

Can I disable automatic indexing in algoliasearch-laravel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can disable auto-indexing by setting static properties like $autoIndex to false or by defining autoIndex methods in your model, which is useful for batch operations to improve performance, as mentioned in the options section.

Question 6

What happens if I use algoliasearch-laravel in production now?

Accepted Answer

Using it in production is risky due to its deprecated status. You might face issues with Laravel updates, lack of security patches, and no official support, potentially leading to downtime or data inconsistencies in search functionality.

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