serializer VS data-mapper

Compare serializer vs data-mapper and see what are their differences.

serializer

Handles serializing and deserializing data structures, including object graphs, into array structures or other formats like XML and JSON. (by symfony)

data-mapper

Maps raw data into a strong-typed PHP object (by jerodev)
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serializer data-mapper
2 1
2,450 10
0.9% -
8.9 6.8
6 days ago 2 months ago
PHP PHP
MIT License MIT License
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serializer

Posts with mentions or reviews of serializer. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-20.

data-mapper

Posts with mentions or reviews of data-mapper. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-20.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing serializer and data-mapper you can also consider the following projects:

Valinor - PHP library that helps to map any input into a strongly-typed value object structure.

json-mapper - Maps JSON data to strongly typed PHP DTOs

data-transfer-object - Data transfer objects with batteries included

JsonMapper - Map nested JSON structures onto PHP classes

Fractal - Output complex, flexible, AJAX/RESTful data structures.

laravel-data - Powerful data objects for Laravel

doctrine-laminas-hydrator - Doctrine hydrators for Laminas applications

ObjectHydrator - Object Hydration library to create Command and Query objects.

psalm-plugin-doctrine - Stubs to let Psalm understand Doctrine better