Laravel 11 Model::casts() Method Example

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In Laravel 11, Model supports both the property and the method. The previous versions of the laravel only supports the property in the model. In Laravel 11 the model also supports the method. The Model::casts() method provides a convenient way to automatically cast attributes to desired data types. For instance, you can easily convert a string field to a boolean or JSON. This feature enhances data consistency and simplifies handling various data types within your application models.

using property ;

protected $casts = [
'status' => ProductStatus::class
];

using method ;

protected function casts(): array
{
return [
'status' => ProductStatus::class,
];
}


Lets see Laravel 11 Model::casts() Method Example with the detailed example.

<?php
  
namespace App\Models;
  
use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Factories\HasFactory;
use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model;
use App\Enums\ProductStatus;

class Product extends Model
{
    use HasFactory;
  
    /**
     * Write code on Method
     *
     * @return response()
     */
    protected $fillable = [
        'name', 'body', 'status'
    ];
    
    /**
     * casts define as Property in Previous laravel versions
     */
    protected $casts = [
        'status' => ProductStatus::class
    ];
  
    /**
     * casts define as method (Right way in Laravel 11)
     */
    protected function casts(): array
    {
        return [
            'status' => ProductStatus::class,
        ];
    }
}

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