Question 1

How to handle HTML encoded strings with Url Highlight?

Accepted Answer

Use the HtmlSpecialcharsEncoder or HtmlEntitiesEncoder when initializing UrlHighlight. For example, pass the encoder in the constructor to correctly detect URLs in text like '<a href="http://example.com">' without false matches.

Question 2

Url Highlight vs regex for URL parsing in PHP?

Accepted Answer

Url Highlight is more robust for edge cases and encoded input, but if you need maximum speed for simple patterns, a custom regex might be faster. However, Url Highlight handles complexities like TLD matching without schemes out of the box.

Question 3

Can Url Highlight detect URLs without http or https?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by enabling top-level domain matching in the validator. Set the first parameter to true when creating a Validator instance to match URLs like 'example.com' without a scheme.

Question 4

How to customize the HTML output for links in Url Highlight?

Accepted Answer

Modify the HtmlHighlighter by passing an array of attributes to its constructor, or extend it to change the format. For instance, add attributes like 'rel="nofollow"' or custom CSS classes for styling.

Question 5

Does Url Highlight support internationalized domain names (IDNs)?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention IDN support, so it likely doesn't handle domains with non-ASCII characters. You may need additional processing or a different library for full IDN compatibility.

Question 6

How to integrate Url Highlight with Laravel?

Accepted Answer

No specific Laravel package is provided, but you can install it via Composer and use it in your code. For deeper integration, you might need to create a custom service provider or wrapper, unlike the ready-made Twig/Symfony extensions.

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