Pros of Laravel Framework

• Comprehensive and feature-rich, providing a wide range of functionality out-of-the-box.
• Extensive documentation and a large, active community, making it easier to find solutions and get support.
• Robust and scalable, suitable for building complex web applications.

Cons of Laravel Framework

• Larger codebase and more complex, which can make it more challenging for beginners to get started.
• May be overkill for smaller projects that don't require the full suite of features.

Code Comparison

Collect

$collection = collect([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]);
$filtered = $collection->filter(function ($value) {
    return $value > 3;
});

Laravel Framework

$collection = collect([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]);
$filtered = $collection->filter(function ($value) {
    return $value > 3;
});

The code examples for Collect and Laravel Framework are nearly identical, demonstrating the similar functionality and ease of use between the two libraries.

Pros of spatie/laravel-collection-macros

• Provides a wide range of useful collection macros, such as contains, containsAll, diff, diffAssoc, and more.
• Actively maintained and regularly updated to support the latest Laravel versions.
• Offers a comprehensive set of documentation and examples.

Cons of spatie/laravel-collection-macros

• Requires the use of the Laravel framework, which may not be suitable for non-Laravel projects.
• Some macros may overlap with the functionality provided by the core Laravel collection class.

Code Comparison

tighten/collect:

$collection = collect([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]);
$filtered = $collection->filter(function ($item) {
    return $item > 2;
});

spatie/laravel-collection-macros:

$collection = collect([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]);
$filtered = $collection->filter(function ($item) {
    return $item > 2;
});

As you can see, the code for both libraries is very similar, as they both utilize the core Laravel collection functionality.

Pros of Astrotomic/laravel-translatable

• Provides a simple and intuitive way to handle translations in Laravel applications.
• Supports multiple translation models, allowing for more flexibility in managing translations.
• Includes a comprehensive set of features, such as automatic translation fallback and translation caching.

Cons of Astrotomic/laravel-translatable

• May have a steeper learning curve compared to Collect, especially for developers new to Laravel.
• Requires additional setup and configuration to integrate with the application.
• May have a larger footprint in terms of dependencies and overall package size compared to Collect.

Code Comparison

Astrotomic/laravel-translatable:

class Post extends Model
{
    use \Astrotomic\Translatable\Translatable;

    protected $fillable = ['title', 'content'];
    protected $translatedAttributes = ['title', 'content'];
}

Collect:

$data = collect([
    'name' => 'John Doe',
    'email' => 'john@example.com',
    'age' => 30,
]);

$data->get('name'); // 'John Doe'

Pros of illuminate/database

• Provides a more comprehensive set of database-related features, including support for multiple database drivers, query builder, and database migrations.
• Integrates well with other Illuminate components, making it a natural choice for Laravel-based projects.
• Offers a more mature and feature-rich API compared to Collect.

Cons of illuminate/database

• Larger in size and complexity compared to Collect, which may be overkill for simpler projects.
• Requires more setup and configuration compared to Collect, which has a more straightforward usage.
• May have a steeper learning curve for developers not familiar with the Illuminate ecosystem.

Code Comparison

Collect

$collection = collect([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]);
$filtered = $collection->filter(function ($value) {
    return $value > 3;
});

illuminate/database

$users = DB::table('users')
           ->where('active', 1)
           ->orderBy('name', 'desc')
           ->get();