RESTPresenter
API development simplified

RESTPresenter represents my vision to revolutionize Laravel API development. It's not just about providing a set of tools, it's about empowering developers to create APIs that are tailored to their specific needs and requirements.

My unique approach goes beyond standard REST implementations. RESTPresenter simplifies API creation and enhances customisation for developers. With our presenter layer, developers can focus on building great APIs without being weighed down by complex implementation details. Additionally, our presenter layer enhances business logic, providing even more flexibility and control.

Presenters in RESTPresenter serve as a vital layer for data transformation within API resources. They empower developers to easily modify data before it's sent to the client, all without needing to tinker with the API resources themselves. This flexibility enables developers to tailor data presentation precisely to their project's unique needs.

Additionally, by simply adding a header to the resource, developers can seamlessly return the business logic response and automatically generate TypeScript for use in their front-end stack.

API Starter Kits in RESTPresenter are comprehensive toolsets curated to accelerate Laravel API development. These kits come pre-configured with a range of resources, presenters, data, and other essential classes, offering developers a head start in setting up their APIs. With these kits, developers can swiftly establish APIs for diverse functionalities, from user authentication to data management and integration with specialized packages like Lunar or Filament.

My aim, with your support, is to build an extensive open-source library of starter kits and offer fully-fledged sponsorware kits. Together, we can enrich the development experience and empower developers with robust resources for building exceptional APIs.

RESTPresenter does operate primarily through Artisan commands. However, it leverages Laravel Prompts to enhance the user experience, ensuring a smoother interaction.

Following the initial launch, I have ambitious plans to expand into graphical user interfaces. This includes developing a Filament Plugin and eventually branching into NativePHP applications, allowing for automatic API generation directly from your models.

Yes, the majority of RESTPresenter is open-source. This means developers can access and modify the source code. Starter Kits are fully open-source.

Full Kits will soon be available under a Sponsorware model. Sponsoring the project grants access to premium features. Once a sponsorship threshold is reached, Full Kits will become open-source.

I do have plans to offer a development service kits for organisations. This service allows organisations to pay half the cost of the kit development. In return sponsors will also be able to take advantage of these exclusive kits as and when they are released under our sponsorware model.

The roadmap for RESTPresenter includes expanding the library of Starter Kits, implementing full testing support, and automating API creation from resources in packages like Filament.

Additionally, there are plans to release Sponsorware API Kits for comprehensive API integration.

Project Roadmap