PackageVersions
A Composer addon that provides efficient, zero-I/O access to installed PHP package version numbers.
What is PackageVersions?
PackageVersions is a Composer addon for PHP that provides a fast, programmatic way to retrieve the version numbers of installed packages. It reads version data from the `composer.lock` file generated during `composer install` or `composer update`, eliminating the need for expensive filesystem I/O at runtime. This is particularly useful for generating assets, code, or artifacts that depend on specific dependency versions.
PHP developers who need to access package version information within their application logic, especially those working on build processes, asset generation, or deployment tooling where runtime performance is critical.
Developers choose PackageVersions because it offers a unique zero-I/O approach to version lookup, which is significantly faster than checking package versions at runtime. Its tight integration with Composer and simple API make it a reliable and efficient solution for dependency version management.
Overview
:package: Composer addon to efficiently get installed packages' version numbers
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating build artifacts that include dependency version metadata
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