Question 1

How do I install Stringy in my PHP project?

Accepted Answer

Install Stringy via Composer by running `composer require voku/stringy`. Then, use the autoloader or require the file directly, as detailed in the README's installation section.

Question 2

What's the difference between Stringy and PHP's mbstring functions?

Accepted Answer

Stringy wraps mbstring functions in an object-oriented, fluent API with additional features like built-in encoding handling and over 200 methods. It simplifies UTF-8 operations but adds abstraction overhead compared to direct function calls.

Question 3

How can I generate a URL slug from a string using Stringy?

Accepted Answer

Use the `slugify()` method, which converts the string to a lowercase, hyphenated slug. For example, `s('Hello World')->slugify()` returns 'hello-world', with options for language and replacements as per the method documentation.

Question 4

Does Stringy support PHP 8 and above?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Stringy is compatible with PHP 7+ and has been tested with newer versions, as indicated by CI badges and ongoing maintenance. Check the Packagist page for the latest version compatibility.

Question 5

What are some alternatives to Stringy for UTF-8 string manipulation?

Accepted Answer

Alternatives include voku/portable-utf8 for a functional approach, or using mbstring functions directly. Stringy is ideal for object-oriented workflows, while portable-utf8 suits those preferring functional programming, as mentioned in the README.

Question 6

How do I handle encoding detection and conversion with Stringy?

Accepted Answer

Stringy provides methods like `encode()` for converting encodings and `isUtf8()` for detection, with auto-detect options. For instance, `s('string')->encode('UTF-8', true)` handles conversion with built-in multibyte support.

Question 7

Is Stringy actively maintained and stable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's actively maintained with regular CI builds, code coverage reports, and stable releases on Packagist. The README shows badges for build status, downloads, and licensing, indicating ongoing development.

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