Question 1

sabre/uri vs PHP parse_url – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

sabre/uri is better for strict RFC3986 compliance and handling edge cases like Windows paths, while parse_url is built-in and sufficient for basic parsing. Choose sabre/uri when correctness is critical, such as in web apps with complex URI logic.

Question 2

How to install sabre/uri with Composer?

Accepted Answer

Install it by running `composer require sabre/uri` in your PHP project. The library follows PSR standards and is available on Packagist, making integration straightforward for modern PHP setups.

Question 3

Does sabre/uri handle URL encoding for query parameters?

Accepted Answer

sabre/uri focuses on parsing and manipulation per RFC3986 but doesn't provide explicit functions for percent-encoding. You'll need to use PHP's built-in functions like `urlencode` or `rawurlencode` alongside it.

Question 4

What PHP versions work with sabre/uri 2.3?

Accepted Answer

Version 2.3 requires PHP 7.4 or higher, as stated in the README's release table. For older PHP versions, consider downgrading to version 2.2 (PHP 7.1) or 1.x (PHP 5.4.7), but features may vary.

Question 5

How does sabre/uri normalize URIs for comparison?

Accepted Answer

The normalize function standardizes URIs by removing redundant parts like default ports or dot segments, aiding in deduplication and comparison. This is useful for tasks like caching or logging unique URLs.

Question 6

Is sabre/uri compatible with Laravel routing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can be integrated, but Laravel has its own URI and routing components. Use sabre/uri if you need RFC3986-specific features, but it may add unnecessary overhead for standard Laravel applications.

Question 7

How to resolve a relative path to an absolute URL using sabre/uri?

Accepted Answer

Use the `resolve` function by passing the base URI and the relative URI. For example, `Uri\resolve('http://example.com/base', '../path')` returns the absolute URI. Check the sabre.io usage guide for more examples.

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