Edmonds Commerce - Laravel Package Development
Overview
Custom Laravel packages for extending Laravel functionality. Build reusable components, plugins, and packages that work across multiple projects.
What We Build
Professional Laravel packages that extend Laravel's capabilities. From database packages and middleware to API tools and admin interfaces, we build packages that solve specific problems and can be shared across your organisation or sold to the community.
Package Types
Database & ORM Packages
Extend Eloquent functionality or provide specialized database tools.
Package Examples:
- Custom Eloquent macros and scopes
- Query builders for complex logic
- Database migration helpers
- Multi-tenancy support
- Soft delete enhancements
- Audit logging packages
API Packages
Specialised tools for API development and integration.
Package Examples:
- API response formatting
- Request validation helpers
- Authentication middleware
- Rate limiting strategies
- Cache invalidation tools
- API documentation generators
Command & Queue Packages
Tools for automation and background processing.
Package Examples:
- Custom Artisan commands
- Job schedulers
- Queue monitoring
- Async task runners
- Batch processing utilities
- Scheduled report generators
Security & Authentication Packages
Authentication, authorization, and security tools.
Package Examples:
- Custom authentication drivers
- Authorization policies
- Two-factor authentication
- API key management
- Permission management
- Audit logging
Admin & Dashboard Packages
Filament or Nova plugins for extending admin functionality.
Package Examples:
- Custom Filament widgets
- Nova field types
- Admin dashboards
- Reporting tools
- Data visualisation
- Admin automations
Testing Packages
Tools for testing Laravel applications.
Package Examples:
- Custom test helpers
- Fixture builders
- Performance testing tools
- API testing helpers
- Database reset utilities
- Assertion macros
Package Development Process
1. Planning & Design
Define the package scope, API design, and use cases. Ensure the package solves a specific problem well.
2. Development
Build the package with production-quality code, comprehensive documentation, and full test coverage.
3. Documentation
Write clear documentation including installation, usage, examples, and API reference.
4. Testing
Comprehensive test coverage ensures reliability. Support multiple Laravel versions when possible.
5. Publishing
Publish to Packagist for public distribution or to private repositories for internal use.
6. Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, and compatibility updates for new Laravel versions.
Package Characteristics
Well-Tested: Comprehensive test coverage with unit and integration tests. Tested against multiple Laravel versions.
Well-Documented: Clear documentation with examples, API reference, and troubleshooting guides.
Production-Ready: Error handling, logging, and configuration validation. Safe to use in production applications.
Maintainable: Clean code, clear structure, and comprehensive inline documentation. Easy for others to understand and extend.
Compatible: Support for multiple Laravel versions. No breaking changes without major version bumps.
Optimised: Performance-conscious design. No unnecessary dependencies. Efficient resource usage.
Technology Stack
- Laravel 8+ compatible
- PHP 8.0+ for modern syntax
- Composer for package distribution
- PHPUnit/Pest for testing
- Packagist for public distribution
- Private repositories for internal packages
Common Package Patterns
Service Providers: Register package functionality with Laravel's service container.
Facades: Provide convenient static-like access to package functionality.
Middleware: Intercept requests for cross-cutting concerns.
Artisan Commands: Extend Laravel's command-line interface.
Macros: Extend existing Laravel classes with new methods.
Helpers: Utility functions for common operations.
Publishing Strategies
Public Packages: Publish to Packagist for community use. Open-source or commercial licensing.
Private Packages: Use private Packagist or GitLab/GitHub package registry for internal distribution.
Monorepos: Manage multiple packages in a single repository with Monorepo tooling.
Maintenance & Evolution
Version Management: Use semantic versioning. Major versions for breaking changes, minor for features, patches for fixes.
Compatibility: Support multiple Laravel versions during transition periods.
Documentation: Keep documentation up-to-date with changes.
Testing: Maintain test coverage as package evolves.
Community: Engage with users for feature requests and bug reports.
Target Audiences
Development Teams: Standardise on packages that encapsulate best practices across your projects.
Agencies: Build reusable packages for faster client project delivery.
Open-Source Contributors: Publish packages to the Laravel community.
Product Teams: Package your domain logic for use across multiple applications.
Related Services
Laravel Development: Custom Laravel applications using your packages.
API Development: API packages for exposing functionality.
Testing: Testing strategies and tools for package development.
Contact
Based in the UK, serving global development teams. Discuss your package needs, reusable components, or package development strategy.