Question 1

How does spatie/laravel-translatable handle fallback locales?

Accepted Answer

The package automatically retrieves translations based on the current application locale with fallback support, but specific configuration (like defining fallback chains) is detailed in the documentation and requires manual setup in Laravel's locale settings.

Question 2

Can I use this with MySQL 5.6 or other databases without good JSON support?

Accepted Answer

No, it requires robust JSON column functionality, so it's best suited for MySQL 5.7+, PostgreSQL, or similar databases with efficient JSON handling. Older systems may not work or perform poorly.

Question 3

How to validate translated fields in Laravel forms with this package?

Accepted Answer

You need custom validation rules since standard Laravel validation doesn't natively handle JSON structures. Implement rules to check each locale's translation individually, often requiring additional packages or manual logic.

Question 4

Spatie/laravel-translatable vs Astrotomic/laravel-translatable: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Spatie's package uses JSON columns for simplicity and minimal setup, while Astrotomic's uses separate translation tables for better normalization and relationship management. Choose based on your need for database simplicity versus relational integrity.

Question 5

How to optimize queries when searching across many translations?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided scoped query methods like whereLocales, but be cautious with performance; consider database-specific JSON indexing or denormalizing critical fields for faster searches in high-traffic apps.

Question 6

Does it support dynamic locale addition without code changes?

Accepted Answer

Not directly; locales are typically managed via Laravel's config files, so adding new locales dynamically requires custom logic or configuration updates, as the package doesn't include built-in dynamic locale registration.

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