Question 1

Should I use laravel-uuid or Laravel's built-in Str::uuid()?

Accepted Answer

Laravel-uuid offers faster generation with methods like Str::fastUuid() and extra features like ordered UUIDs and validation rules. However, if you only need basic, random UUIDs without performance concerns, Laravel's native method is sufficient and reduces dependencies.

Question 2

How to generate ordered UUIDs in Laravel for better database performance?

Accepted Answer

Use the Str::fastOrderedUuid() method provided by laravel-uuid. These UUIDs are time-sortable, reducing index fragmentation in databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, and can be easily integrated via the HasUuids trait in models.

Question 3

Does laravel-uuid support UUID version 5 for hashing names?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports UUID version 5 (and version 3) for name-based UUID generation, as per RFC 4122 compliance. This allows creating deterministic UUIDs from namespaces and names, useful for consistent identifiers across systems.

Question 4

How to validate UUIDs in Laravel using this package?

Accepted Answer

Laravel-uuid includes built-in validation rules that you can apply in form requests or validators. For example, use rules like 'uuid' or 'uuid_version' to ensure input conforms to standards, saving time on custom validation logic.

Question 5

What are the installation steps for laravel-uuid?

Accepted Answer

Install via Composer with 'composer require webpatser/laravel-uuid'. Ensure your project uses PHP 8.5+ and Laravel 13.x. The package auto-registers, so you can immediately use traits like HasUuids in models or helper methods.

Question 6

Can laravel-uuid handle UUIDs as foreign keys in database migrations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the HasUuids trait, models automatically use UUIDs as primary keys, which can be referenced as foreign keys in migrations. Ensure your database schema uses compatible column types like CHAR(36) or BINARY(16) for optimal performance.

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