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🚀 Introducing DataForge: A Laravel-Based Framework to Transform Backend Development

🚀 Introducing DataForge: A Laravel-Based Framework to Transform Backend Development
Hello Developers,

I'm excited to share DataForge, a game-changing Laravel-based framework designed to simplify and supercharge backend development. If you've ever struggled with managing dynamic SQL queries, modular APIs, or scalable workflows, DataForge is here to solve those pain points.

🔑 Key Features
Dynamic SQL Query Control:
Features like filterOptional and filterAnyOneRequired for precise, secure, and flexible query management.
Modular Architecture:
Manage entities, tasks, and queries seamlessly.
Scalability & Performance:
Optimized for both small applications and enterprise-grade systems.
Ease of Use:
Pre-built components and intuitive syntax to save development time.

📖 Why Choose DataForge?
DataForge empowers developers to focus on crafting innovative business logic while the framework handles complex backend operations. From APIs to service-oriented systems, it’s a complete toolkit for modern backend solutions.

🛠️ Explore DataForge
Check out the official documentation for detailed guides, API endpoints, and demo projects.

🌟 Join the Community
I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions! Let’s collaborate to make backend development simpler and more powerful.

📩 Questions or ideas? Drop them here!
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Let’s redefine how we approach backend development together!

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david duymelinck • Edited

You added a lot of buzz words in the post an documentation, but when checking out the code it looks like this package mainly provides some API routes. And you added wrappers for the DB Laravel facade.

The first red flag was this error while installing the package; Class AstraTech\DataForge\Base\TraitObject located in ./vendor/astra-techno/data-forge/src/Base/traitObject.php does not comply with psr-4 autoloading standard. Skipping.

When I copy pasted the example Sql class, the DataForge\Sql trait was not found. When I looked at the code, There are no trait files in your code, so the Entity example also does not work.
Either the documentation is wrong or the code is never tested.
So I searched for tests in you code and I found none.

Marketing works if you are a big company, but when you are small you have to deliver on your promises. And I'm sad to say this package didn't.

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Astra Techno • Edited

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and for taking the time to explore DataForge. I truly value your insights and want to clarify a few points while sharing a bit of my journey with this package.

I’m just a developer who’s passionate about backend programming. I’ve worked on numerous projects where I felt existing tools didn’t address certain pain points—especially around modular SQL handling, entity relationships, and API endpoints. That’s why I created DataForge, hoping it could help streamline backend programming for others, too. This isn’t about marketing; it’s about contributing to the community.

I genuinely believe that the endpoints offered by DataForge (e.g., list, all, entity) provide a versatile and scalable approach to backend development. My goal was to provide tools that simplify workflows while meeting the demands of modern applications. I hope developers find these features useful, particularly the modular SQL select types and dynamic filtering capabilities.

Initially, I intended to use traits for flexibility. However, as the design evolved, I found that inheritance-based approaches better supported the features I wanted to implement, such as lazy loading and inter-entity connectivity. The repository and documentation have been updated to reflect this design choice.

I’ve corrected the issues you highlighted, including the TraitObject file error and the missing trait references in the documentation. I’ve also started adding tests to ensure reliability and demonstrate the package’s functionality. Your feedback is invaluable in helping me refine and improve DataForge.

DataForge isn’t meant to compete with existing solutions-it’s here to complement them by focusing on a modular, scalable, and developer-friendly approach to backend development. The features like dynamic SQL workflows, lazy-loading entities, and API endpoint integration are designed to address specific gaps I’ve encountered during my own development journey.

My hope is to see developers try out DataForge, share their feedback, and help shape it into a tool that truly serves the community. I’d love for you and others to explore the updated repository and documentation (data-forge.tech) and let me know your thoughts.

I may not be a big company, but I’m passionate about the potential of this package to make backend programming more efficient and accessible. Thank you for considering this, and I look forward to any further feedback or suggestions you might have!