Events from fields containing Array

[muhammadsaeedparacha]

I have a json field that contains an array, each array item has a date that I want to show on the calendar.

I'm creating the functionality and will send a PR.

[wdelfuego]

I've turned the issue into a Discussion since I consider this a feature request; I'll use issues exclusively for bugs and confirmed to do's (roadmap). Feel free to create Discussions for features you think should be on the roadmap.

👍 Looking forward to your PR!

[muhammadsaeedparacha]

Feature: Accept columns that have values: array, json, or custom cast objects.

Tech Plan:

public function novaResources() : array
    {
        return [
            User::class => 'created_at',
            Activity::class => [
                'type' => CalendarDataProvider::JSON,
                'column' => 'events'
                'value' => 'activity->activity_at'
            ]
        ];
    }

Assuming Activity model has a events column that has an array of json objects or json keys. like:

$activity->events = [
    ['activity' => ['activity_at' => '2022-06-05 12:30:00']],
    ['activity' => ['activity_at' => '2022-06-04 12:30:00']],
]

This might change if I bump into issues or get new insights

[wdelfuego]

I like the feature but won't merge the suggested implementation; I prefer a more flexible approach; for example by adding something like a CalendarDataProvider::resourceToEvents method and/or allowing the Nova resource itself to supply a toEvents method. That way any Nova Resource can be freely converted into multiple events without cluttering up the calendar data provider.

[muhammadsaeedparacha]

Valid point, I like the keeping it clean approach

[wdelfuego]

Version 1.6 has just been released; this update allows you to implement custom EventGenerators which allow you to implement your own custom mappings from Nova resources to calendar events.

Take a look at the documentation and let me know if you run into any issues!