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Ulysse ARNAUD edited this page Sep 14, 2024 · 3 revisions

Introduction

Welcome to the flexible-collections package! This PHP package provides a powerful and flexible way to manage and manipulate collections of data. Whether you are handling a simple list of items or working with more complex data structures, flexible-collections offers a comprehensive API to make data manipulation intuitive and efficient.

What is flexible-collections?

The flexible-collections package is designed to offer developers an easy-to-use set of tools for creating, managing, and manipulating collections of data in PHP. It supports various types of collections, including:

  • Sequential Collections: Manage simple, ordered lists of items.
  • Associative Collections: Work with key-value pairs, similar to associative arrays.
  • Stack and Queue Collections: Use stack (LIFO) or queue (FIFO) patterns for data handling.
  • Custom Data Structures: Extend and customize collections to fit specific needs.

Key Features

  • Easy Data Manipulation: Add, remove, and retrieve elements with a simple, intuitive syntax.
  • Flexibility: Supports various collection types and data structures, such as lists, associative arrays, stacks, and heaps.
  • Rich API: Provides a wide range of methods for interacting with data, including adding elements, conditional checks, sorting, and more.
  • Performance-Optimized: Designed to handle large collections efficiently.
  • Open Source and Extensible: Contribute, modify, or extend the package to suit your specific use cases.

Installation

You can easily install flexible-collections using Composer, the PHP dependency manager. Run the following command in your terminal:

composer require ulyssear/flexible-collections

Make sure to include the autoloader in your PHP script:

require 'vendor/autoload.php';

Getting Started

Once installed, you can start using flexible-collections to manage your data collections. The package is simple to integrate into existing projects, and its rich set of features makes it suitable for a variety of use cases, from basic data management to complex data processing tasks.

Check out the Usage page for examples on how to get started with the package and explore its different functionalities.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you have ideas for new features, improvements, or bug fixes, feel free to open a pull request or submit an issue on our GitHub repository. See the Contributions page for more details on how you can help.

License

This package is open source and available under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any questions or support, feel free to reach out through the Contact page.

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