Hey everyone,
I’m in a bit of a pickle after upgrading my Laravel app to version 10 and PHP to 8.2. The dacastro4/laravel-gmail package is causing some issues. When I try installing it, I encounter errors related to version conflicts. It seems like the package requires older versions of illuminate/auth that are incompatible with Laravel 10.
Has anyone found a workaround for this? Or could you recommend an alternative package for Gmail integration that works well with Laravel 10 and PHP 8.2? I’m hoping to avoid downgrading my setup. I appreciate any insights you might have. Thanks a lot!
I’ve been through a similar upgrade recently and can relate to your frustration. One solution that worked for me was using the ‘symfony/google-mailer’ package. It’s well-maintained and compatible with Laravel 10 and PHP 8.2. The integration is straightforward, and it offers robust Gmail functionality without the version conflicts you’re experiencing. You might need to adjust your existing code, but in my experience, it was worth the effort for a smoother, more stable setup. If you need any specific guidance on implementation, feel free to ask.
I’ve been in your shoes, Mandy. After wrestling with package conflicts during my own Laravel 10 upgrade, I stumbled upon a neat solution: the ‘laravel-gmail-api’ package by Metrogistics. It’s actively maintained and works seamlessly with Laravel 10 and PHP 8.2.
What I love about it is its simplicity. You don’t need to mess around with the OAuth2 setup because it uses Gmail’s API directly. It also handles attachments very efficiently, which was a significant benefit for my project.
One caveat is that you might have to tweak your existing code a bit to adapt to the new package’s methods. However, the stability and future-proofing it brings are well worth the effort. Just remember to clear your cache and update your composer after installing, as that can prevent a few common issues.
hey Mandy, I ran into similar probs with that package. Have u tried the google/apiclient library? It’s more flexible and plays nice with L10. Might need to tweak ur code a bit, but it’s worth a shot. Good luck with the upgrade!