Question 1

How to install spatie/laravel-fractal in Laravel?

Accepted Answer

Use Composer: run `composer require spatie/laravel-fractal`. The package auto-registers in Laravel 5.5 and up. For custom configurations like serializers, publish the config file with `php artisan vendor:publish`.

Question 2

What's better: laravel fractal or Laravel API resources?

Accepted Answer

Laravel Fractal is more powerful for complex transformations and adheres to JSON:API standards with features like auto-includes, while Laravel's API resources are simpler, built-in, and better for basic JSON structuring. Choose based on transformation needs.

Question 3

How to create a custom transformer with laravel fractal?

Accepted Answer

Run `php artisan make:transformer` to generate a dummy transformer stored in `app\Transformers`. Define transformation logic in the class, such as mapping fields, and use it with `transformWith()` in your code.

Question 4

Can laravel fractal handle paginated API responses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports pagination through Fractal's paginators. Configure the default paginator in the config file or use provided methods to integrate with Laravel's paginator for seamless paginated outputs.

Question 5

Is laravel fractal still compatible with Lumen?

Accepted Answer

Support for Lumen was dropped in version 3 of the package, as noted in the README's upgrading section. For current versions, it's primarily aimed at Laravel, so using it in Lumen may require workarounds or alternative packages.

Question 6

How to customize the JSON output format in laravel fractal?

Accepted Answer

Change the default serializer in the published config file, such as to JSON:API serializer. Use the `respond()` method with JSON encoding options (e.g., `JSON_PRETTY_PRINT`) for fine-grained control over the response format.

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