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php-geolocation Wiki

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation and examples for the php-geolocation package. This wiki provides detailed usage examples, advanced configurations, and best practices for integrating geolocation functionality into your PHP applications.

📚 Documentation Index

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in minutes • Installation & Setup - Detailed installation instructions and configuration • Basic Usage Examples - Simple examples to understand core functionality

Framework Integration

Laravel Integration - Complete examples with middleware, service providers, and helpers • Symfony Integration - Event listeners, services, and bundle patterns • Pure PHP Integration - Framework-agnostic usage patterns for any PHP application • CodeIgniter Integration - Hooks, controllers, and helper integration

Advanced Features

Local Development Simulation - Testing without Cloudflare in development • Language Negotiation - Advanced multi-language support • Client Information Detection - Browser, OS, device, and resolution detection • Custom Configuration - Advanced configuration options and customization

Deployment & Production

Cloudflare Setup - Configuring Cloudflare for geolocation • Production Best Practices - Performance, security, and monitoring • Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

Use Cases & Patterns

Multi-language Websites - Building international applications • Geographic Content Delivery - Location-based content serving • Analytics & Tracking - User analytics and geographic insights • API Development - RESTful APIs with geolocation data

Reference

API Reference - Complete class and method documentation • Configuration Reference - All configuration options explained • Error Handling - Comprehensive error handling patterns

🚀 Quick Navigation

Common Tasks

Add geolocation to existing PHP applicationSimulate different countries in developmentDetect user's preferred languageGet comprehensive client informationSet up Cloudflare headers

Framework-Specific Quick Links

Laravel middleware setupSymfony event listener integrationCodeIgniter hooks configurationPlain PHP custom middleware

🔗 External Resources

Main Repository - Source code and issues • Packagist Package - Official Composer package • Contributing Guidelines - How to contribute • Security Policy - Security guidelines

💡 Tips for Success

  1. Start Simple: Begin with basic usage examples before exploring advanced features
  2. Use Simulation: Leverage local development simulation for testing without production setup
  3. Follow Patterns: Check framework-specific integration guides for best practices
  4. Handle Errors: Review error handling patterns for robust applications
  5. Optimize Performance: See production best practices for scalable deployments

📝 Contributing to the Wiki

Found an error or want to add examples? Please see our Contributing Guidelines for information on how to improve this documentation.


Last Updated: July 2025 Package Version: Compatible with php-geolocation v1.x PHP Requirements: PHP 8.3+

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