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[Database & ORM](/categories/database) 4. / 5. sirmerdas/sparkle ActiveLibrary[Database & ORM](/categories/database) sirmerdas/sparkle ================= A simple and flexible PHP Database Abstraction Layer for managing database interactions with ease. v1.0.5(1y ago)56[2 issues](https://github.com/sirmerdas/sparkle/issues)MITPHPPHP ^8.3CI passing Since Mar 27Pushed 1y ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/sirmerdas/sparkle)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/sirmerdas/sparkle)[ RSS](/packages/sirmerdas-sparkle/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelog (6)Dependencies (5)Versions (8)Used By (0) [![Sparkle](./img/banner.jpg)](./img/banner.jpg) Sparkle – A Lightweight Database Abstraction Layer for PHP ========================================================== [](#sparkle--a-lightweight-database-abstraction-layer-for-php) **For full documentation, visit [sparkle.sirmerdas.ir](https://sparkle.sirmerdas.ir)**. [![Latest Stable Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ced78db06d0c19f85f4103be37511e01d392983ac8bc13e800840926fb075dd0/687474703a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f7369726d65726461732f737061726b6c652f76)](https://packagist.org/packages/sirmerdas/sparkle) [![Total Downloads](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/faf60df85094845988a277163901663e37b329c18d60f639198bdf1f583f0d9f/687474703a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f7369726d65726461732f737061726b6c652f646f776e6c6f616473)](https://packagist.org/packages/sirmerdas/sparkle) [![License](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/5fea65a40fc550f690936cd9e26e91d50fe51a567436eb5973bf99b1215944a9/687474703a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f7369726d65726461732f737061726b6c652f6c6963656e7365)](https://packagist.org/packages/sirmerdas/sparkle) [![PHP Version Require](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/db408c70e66d2bd7164d35609ce8f4d7c86875e02e2f9351e1b40e824e9b14ba/687474703a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f7369726d65726461732f737061726b6c652f726571756972652f706870)](https://packagist.org/packages/sirmerdas/sparkle) **Sparkle** is a simple yet expressive **Database Abstraction Layer (DAL)** for PHP, highly inspired by Laravel's **Eloquent**. However, unlike Eloquent, which is a full-fledged **Object-Relational Mapper (ORM)**, Sparkle is a lightweight **query builder** designed for direct interaction with **PDO** while keeping things minimal and efficient. If you love **Eloquent's fluent syntax** but need something **lighter and more flexible**, Sparkle is the perfect fit. πŸ”₯ Features ---------- [](#-features) βœ… **Fluent Query Builder** – Write queries effortlessly using a clean and expressive syntax. βœ… **Lightweight & Fast** – No heavy ORM, just raw performance with a structured API. βœ… **Built on PDO** – Fully utilizes PHP’s native **PDO** for database interactions. βœ… **Transactions Support** – Handle database transactions with ease. βœ… **Error Handling & Logging** – Catch SQL errors and log them when needed. βœ… **Raw Queries** – Run custom SQL queries with parameter binding. βœ… **Flexible & Extensible** – Easily integrates into any PHP project. πŸš€Installation ------------- [](#installation) You can install Sparkle via Composer: ``` composer require sirmerdas/sparkle ``` Why Sparkle? ------------ [](#why-sparkle) While **Laravel Eloquent** is a powerful **ORM** with advanced features like model relationships, mutators, and events, **Sparkle** is a much simpler **DAL** that focuses only on **query building and execution**. It's perfect for projects where you don’t need the overhead of a full ORM but still want a structured and expressive way to interact with your database. ### Health Score 30 β€” LowBetter than 65% of packages Maintenance38 Infrequent updates β€” may be unmaintained Popularity9 Limited adoption so far Community7 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity57 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits β€” single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** β€” Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** β€” Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** β€” Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** β€” Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Every ~0 days Total 6 Last Release 404d ago ### Community Maintainers ![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7b7535ad811cda71ea19d3548142accb18bcc2afae768e7cedbaaae9aebc2920?d=identicon)[sirmerdas](/maintainers/sirmerdas) --- Top Contributors [![sirmerdas](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/45106376?v=4)](https://github.com/sirmerdas "sirmerdas (91 commits)") --- Tags databasedatabase-abstraction-layermysqlpdophpphp-packagequery-builderdatabase ### Code Quality TestsPHPUnit Static AnalysisPHPStan, Rector Code StylePHP CS Fixer Type Coverage Yes ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/sirmerdas-sparkle/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/sirmerdas-sparkle/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/sirmerdas-sparkle) ``` ### Alternatives [wazaari/monolog-mysql A handler for Monolog that sends messages to MySQL 140884.1k6](/packages/wazaari-monolog-mysql)[bradmkjr/monolog-wordpress A handler for Monolog that sends messages to MySQL via WordPress Functions 2817.1k](/packages/bradmkjr-monolog-wordpress)[nkiraly/dbsteward SQL database definition differencing tool. 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