Laravel 5 - Where should I write this function, and how? - php

Question

Goodevening,
I have an overview page where I display all my project items.
I have a model (Project.php) a controller (ProjectController) where I send the variable $project (this includes all the information for each project) to the specific view.
Note: Each project has a own row in the database. (Quit obvious I guess)
Now I also have a table 'tasks' related to a specific project. In my view I wanna display how much of the total tasks are 'done'. (This is doing with the column 'done' (true/false, boolean)).
Now because I have a foreach function in my view (to display each individuele project) I can make the function in the view. But the Laravel framework is there for reasons. And writing out a lot of php in a view isn't the right way.
But, where should I make this function? And how can I use it in my foreach (in the view). Ofcourse I can make a new foreach in my model or controller and send that variable to my view. But then I can't use that one in my view-foreach as things will get mixed up.
I don't know how/where I can set up a function like this on a clean way.
Kinds regards,
Dylan

Answer 1

You can create a function in app directory(forexample app/Helpers/), or wherever you want and name it yourHelperFunction.php.
After creating that file, Laravel won’t recognize the file until it is registered inside composer.json file. Add files array inside autoload section.
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"autoload": {
"files":[
"app/Helpers/yourHelperFunction.php"
]
}
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then do composer dump autoload and you are ready to use the function inside the blade

Answer 2

Use Blade engine, not Core PHP loops.
It is wise to use blade engine then core php codes.
You can see the documentation
Laravel 5 Blade Template

Answer 3

Thanks for the help. I've figured it out (I guess?).
I have this function in my Project Model.
public function getTaskDonePercentage($id) {
$tasks = Task::where('project_id', $id)->count();
$tasks_done = Task::where([
['project_id', $id],
['status', 'done']
])->count();
if ($tasks_done > 0) {
$calc = ($tasks_done / $tasks) * 100;
}
else {
$calc = '100';
}
return round($calc) . '%';
}
Then in my view I just call the function in the foreach like:
#foreach
{{ $project_item->getTaskDonePercentage($project_item->id) }}
#endforeach
Tbh I still wanna know if this approach is a good one. (Or, if not, why it isnt?).
Thanks!