I'm implementing theme options in Laravel so, of course i have a settings table in database which have different rows like logo, facebook_url, address, phone_number. What is the best practice to show them in a site ? Make a function in a model and use view composer or make a helper function like WordPress do with get_option function?
This how you need to write function in function.php file.
function getValuesFromFunctionFile()
{
$getResult = App\Model::latest()->get();
return $getResult;
}
Remember: Its a procedural file. You cannot write class. All just about function.
I have a settings model and a helper functions file in App/Helpers/helper.php.
I was thinking in a different way. I know its kinda wrong way, however, it will solve your purpose too.
Just write following in your blade code where you want to display your social icons.
<?php
$socialIcons = App\Model::get();
?>
@foreach($socialIcons as $icon)
do you html code
@endforeach
Disclaimer: Its not a ideal way, on the other hand, its not a serious offense to write.
Yes, your helper function is in right place.
you could just create a normal SETTINGS entity and have a static function..
Settings::getvalue('facebook_url');.. etc
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