Merge pull request #7 from MaestroError/support-laravel-collection-in-get-method

Added support for laravel collection in get method

Author: MaestroError

README.md

@@ -1182,7 +1182,7 @@ To stay updated, follow the GitHub repository for the latest changes, releases,
   - usernameLength: Set minimum and maximum length for the username part of the email.
   - dateFormat, timeFormat: Specify the format of date and time (e.g., MM-DD-YYYY, HH:MM).
 - Consider to register Patterns like options using key (name) => value (class) pairs (check performance) ✔️ (_No significant change before 50+ patterns_)
-- Return collection on get method if laravel is available.
+- Return collection on get method if laravel is available.✔️
 - Add builderPattern methods list MD file and link from the Docs.
 - Implement usage of named groups: `/(?P<year>\d{4})-(?P<month>\d{2})-(?P<day>\d{2})/`
 - Add some tool for debuging options

src/Builder.php

@@ -192,11 +192,21 @@ public function setString(string $str): void {
         $this->str = $str;
     }
 
-    public function get(): ?array {
+    public function get(): mixed {
         if (!$this->patternIsSet()) {
             throw new \LogicException("Pattern must be set before getting matches.");
         }
-        return $this->getAllMatches();
+    
+        $matches = $this->getAllMatches();
+    
+        // Check if Laravel Collection class exists and the collect helper function is available
+        if (class_exists(\Illuminate\Support\Collection::class) && function_exists('collect')) {
+            // Return matches as a Laravel Collection
+            return collect($matches);
+        }
+    
+        // Return matches as an array if Collection or collect() is not available
+        return $matches;
     }
 
     public function check(): bool {