Yes, you can use custom translation files for enums in Laravel. Here's how you can do it:
1. Create a Custom Enum Class:
Start by creating a custom Enum class that handles the localization of enum values:
php
namespace App\Enums;
use BenSampo\Enum\Enum;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Lang;
abstract class LocalizedEnum extends Enum
{
public function getDescription(): string
{
$key = $this->getTranslationKey();
return Lang::get($key);
}
protected function getTranslationKey(): string
{
return sprintf('enums.%s.%s', static::class, $this->value);
}
}
2. Define Your Enums:
Now, define your enums by extending the `LocalizedEnum` class:
php
namespace App\Enums;
final class UserRole extends LocalizedEnum
{
const Administrator = 'administrator';
const Moderator = 'moderator';
const Subscriber = 'subscriber';
}
3. Create Custom Translation Files:
Create a new translation file for your enums, for example, `resources/lang/en/enums.php`:
php
return [
'App\Enums\UserRole' => [
'administrator' => 'Administrator',
'moderator' => 'Moderator',
'subscriber' => 'Subscriber',
],
];
4. Use the Enum Values:
Now, you can use the enum values and get the localized descriptions:
php
$role = UserRole::Moderator;
echo $role->getDescription(); // Output: "Moderator"
The key benefits of this approach are:
1. Flexibility: You can define the translation keys in a way that fits your application's structure, making it easier to manage and maintain.
2. Reusability: The `LocalizedEnum` class can be used as a base class for all your enums, ensuring a consistent localization approach across your application.
3. Separation of Concerns: By separating the localization logic from the enum definitions, you can easily update the translations without modifying the enum classes.
This approach allows you to use custom translation files for your enums, providing a more flexible and maintainable way to handle localization in your Laravel application.
Citations:[1] https://github.com/iFreshDevelopment/laravel-enum-translations
[2] https://abunooh.com/how-to-add-translatable-enum-options-in-laravel
[3] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/76281835/how-to-use-laravel-enum-by-extra-attributes-and-localization
[4] https://github.com/BenSampo/laravel-enum/issues/206
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/laravel/comments/16239f9/choosing_php_backed_enums_serialization_in_laravel/