valet-linux

Pros of Valet

• Official Laravel project with direct support from the Laravel team
• More frequent updates and maintenance
• Broader ecosystem integration with other Laravel tools

Cons of Valet

• macOS only, limiting its use to Apple hardware
• Less flexibility for customization compared to community forks
• May have a steeper learning curve for non-Laravel developers

Code Comparison

Valet (Laravel):

$app = new Application(
    realpath(__DIR__.'/../')
);

$app->singleton(
    Illuminate\Contracts\Http\Kernel::class,
    App\Http\Kernel::class
);

Valet Linux:

$app = new Illuminate\Foundation\Application(
    realpath(__DIR__.'/../')
);

$app->singleton(
    Illuminate\Contracts\Http\Kernel::class,
    App\Http\Kernel::class
);

The code structures are very similar, with Valet Linux using the full namespace for the Application class. This reflects the close relationship between the two projects, with Valet Linux being a community-driven port of the original Valet for Linux systems.

While both repositories aim to provide a seamless local development environment, Valet focuses on macOS integration and official Laravel support. Valet Linux extends this functionality to Linux systems, offering a similar experience for developers on different operating systems. The choice between the two largely depends on the user's preferred development platform and specific project requirements.

Pros of Valet Plus

• Offers additional features like Elasticsearch and RabbitMQ support
• Includes a wider range of PHP versions (5.6 to 8.1)
• Provides a more comprehensive development environment out-of-the-box

Cons of Valet Plus

• Less frequently updated compared to Valet Linux
• May have more complex setup due to additional features
• Potentially higher resource usage due to extra services

Code Comparison

Valet Linux:

valet install
valet park
valet link

Valet Plus:

valet install
valet park
valet link
valet elasticsearch on
valet rabbitmq on

The code comparison shows that Valet Plus offers additional commands for managing services like Elasticsearch and RabbitMQ, which are not available in Valet Linux. This demonstrates the expanded functionality of Valet Plus, but also highlights the potential complexity increase in its usage.

Both projects aim to provide a seamless local development environment for Laravel on Linux systems. While Valet Linux focuses on simplicity and core functionality, Valet Plus offers a more feature-rich experience at the cost of potentially increased complexity and resource usage. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs of the developer and the project requirements.

Pros of Takeout

• More lightweight and focused on Docker-based development environments
• Easier to set up and configure for specific project needs
• Better cross-platform compatibility due to Docker containerization

Cons of Takeout

• Less comprehensive feature set compared to Valet Linux
• May require more manual configuration for complex setups
• Limited to Docker-based environments, which might not suit all developers

Code Comparison

Takeout configuration example:

services:
  mysql:
    image: mysql:5.7
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: password
    ports:
      - 3306:3306

Valet Linux configuration example:

valet park
valet secure my-site
valet link custom-site /path/to/custom/directory

While Valet Linux focuses on native system configuration, Takeout relies on Docker containers for service management. Valet Linux provides a more integrated experience with the host system, while Takeout offers greater isolation and portability through containerization.

Both tools aim to simplify local development environments, but they take different approaches. Valet Linux is more suitable for developers who prefer native setups and need extensive customization options. Takeout is ideal for those who want a quick, containerized solution with easier project-specific configurations.

Pros of Sail

• Docker-based, providing consistent environments across different systems
• Includes pre-configured services like MySQL, Redis, and Mailhog
• Easier integration with CI/CD pipelines due to containerization

Cons of Sail

• Requires Docker installation and knowledge
• Can be resource-intensive, especially on older hardware
• May have a steeper learning curve for developers new to containerization

Code Comparison

Sail (Docker-based setup):

services:
    laravel.test:
        build:
            context: ./vendor/laravel/sail/runtimes/8.2
            dockerfile: Dockerfile
            args:
                WWWGROUP: '${WWWGROUP}'
        image: sail-8.2/app
        ports:
            - '${APP_PORT:-80}:80'

Valet Linux (Local environment setup):

valet install
cd ~/Sites
valet park

Sail uses Docker Compose for configuration, while Valet Linux relies on simple CLI commands for setup. Sail offers more granular control over the development environment, but Valet Linux provides a simpler, lightweight approach for local development.