❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why use Tuner instead of Laravel API Resource?

^{Tuner doesn’t replace Laravel’s API Resources — it complements them. While Laravel focuses on how developers structure and shape API responses, Tuner is built from the consumer’s perspective. It gives API consumers the flexibility to tweak responses directly — selecting columns, filtering, sorting, and more — without requiring backend changes.}

2. Is Tuner compatible with Laravel Latest?

^{Yes. Tuner is fully compatible with:}

^{- Laravel versions: 10, 11, and 12}

^{- PHP versions: 8.0 up to 8.3}

^{It follows Laravel’s latest conventions and integrates cleanly into modern Laravel projects.}

3. Is Tuner prone to SQL Injection?

^{It uses Laravel’s Query Builder and Eloquent ORM under the hood, which automatically applies parameter binding to all queries. This ensures that any user-supplied values — such as filters, search terms, or sort parameters — are safely escaped and do not directly affect raw SQL.}

^{Tuner also sanitizes operators and validates query syntax internally, adding an extra layer of protection.}

^{As always, follow Laravel best practices and avoid exposing raw database input to untrusted users.}

4. Does Tuner support Eloquent relationships?

^{Absolutely. Tuner was built with Eloquent in mind. It fully supports all relationship types:}

^{- HasOne}

^{- HasMany}

^{- BelongsTo}

^{- BelongsToMany}

^{These relationships can be expanded, filtered, searched, projected, and more — directly from the query string.}

5. Can I use Tuner in existing Laravel APIs?

^{Yes, you can integrate Tuner into an existing API with minimal effort.}

^{As long as your models follow standard Eloquent practices, you can immediately start using features like filtering, projection, and expansion in your current endpoints without rewriting your logic.}

6. Is Tuner configurable?

^{Yes, it’s designed with flexibility in mind.}

^{You can:}

^{- Customize the query parameter names if you prefer different conventions.}

^{- Enable or disable specific features.}

^{A configuration file is published where you can fine-tune how Tuner behaves in your application.}

7. Do you have an API collection to easily explore the features?

^{Yes, I provide a Bruno collection to help you explore and test the features out of the box.}

^{If you’re using a different API client like Postman or Insomnia, you can easily convert the Bruno collection using available tools or export options.}

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A Laravel package to fine-tune your APIs.