Controlling Registrar Merges in CodeIgniter
Learn how CodeIgniter gives Registrars explicit control over nested arrays, replacements, and ordered lists without changing existing registrar behavior.
Learn how CodeIgniter gives Registrars explicit control over nested arrays, replacements, and ordered lists without changing existing registrar behavior.
How should modules manage their external dependencies? The answer isn’t purely technical - it depends on who’s installing them. This post explores the real-world trade-offs between Composer-managed, developer-friendly modules and self-contained, user-friendly packages.
Updating modules sounds simple - until users skip versions. Suddenly migrations break, tables are missing, and update logic becomes a headache. See how a lightweight UpdateManifest can turn chaotic upgrades into a predictable, controlled process.