Release of v3.2.5-beta1

Add first classes for the new import engine.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
-# v3.2.5-alpha3
+# v3.2.5-beta1
 
-- Fix Save failed issue in dynamicGet. #1148
+- Add first classes for the new import engine.
-- Move all [TEXT, EDITOR, TEXTAREA] fields from [NOT NULL] to [NULL]
-- Add the DateHelper class and improve the date methods.
-- Add simple SessionHelper class.
 
 # v3.2.5-alpha
 
@@ -13,7 +10,11 @@
 - Added new import powers for custom import of spreadsheets.
 - Move the setDocument and _prepareDocument above the display in the site view and custom admin view.
 - Update the trashhelper layout to work in Joomla 5.
-- Add AllowDynamicProperties (Joomla 4+5) to view class to allow Custom Dynamic Get methods to work without issues.
+- Add AllowDynamicProperties (Joomla 4+5) to view class to allow Custom Dynamic Get methods to work without issues.
+- Fix Save failed issue in dynamicGet. #1148
+- Move all [TEXT, EDITOR, TEXTAREA] fields from [NOT NULL] to [NULL]
+- Add the DateHelper class and improve the date methods.
+- Add simple SessionHelper class.
 
 # v3.2.4
 

README.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ The Component Builder for [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/compo
 
 Whether you're a seasoned [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/component-builder/) developer, or have just started, Component Builder will save you lots of time and money. A real must have!
 
-You can install it quite easily and with no limitations. On [gitea](https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder/tags) is the latest release (3.2.5-alpha3) with **ALL** its features and **ALL** concepts totally open-source and free! 
+You can install it quite easily and with no limitations. On [gitea](https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder/tags) is the latest release (3.2.5-beta1) with **ALL** its features and **ALL** concepts totally open-source and free! 
 
 > Watch Quick Build of a Hello World component in [JCB on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQfsLYIeblk&list=PLQRGFI8XZ_wtGvPQZWBfDzzlERLQgpMRE&index=45)
 
@@ -144,13 +144,13 @@ TODO
 + *Author*: [Llewellyn van der Merwe](mailto:joomla@vdm.io)
 + *Name*: [Component Builder](https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder)
 + *First Build*: 30th April, 2015
-+ *Last Build*: 13th October, 2024
++ *Last Build*: 7th November, 2024
-+ *Version*: 3.2.5-alpha3
++ *Version*: 3.2.5-beta1
 + *Copyright*: Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
 + *License*: GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
-+ *Line count*: **859606**
++ *Line count*: **864927**
 + *Field count*: **2098**
-+ *File count*: **5826**
++ *File count*: **5860**
 + *Folder count*: **505**
 
 > This **component** was build with a [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/component-builder/) [Automated Component Builder](https://www.joomlacomponentbuilder.com).

admin/README.txt

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ The Component Builder for [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/compo
 
 Whether you're a seasoned [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/component-builder/) developer, or have just started, Component Builder will save you lots of time and money. A real must have!
 
-You can install it quite easily and with no limitations. On [gitea](https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder/tags) is the latest release (3.2.5-alpha3) with **ALL** its features and **ALL** concepts totally open-source and free! 
+You can install it quite easily and with no limitations. On [gitea](https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder/tags) is the latest release (3.2.5-beta1) with **ALL** its features and **ALL** concepts totally open-source and free! 
 
 > Watch Quick Build of a Hello World component in [JCB on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQfsLYIeblk&list=PLQRGFI8XZ_wtGvPQZWBfDzzlERLQgpMRE&index=45)
 
@@ -144,13 +144,13 @@ TODO
 + *Author*: [Llewellyn van der Merwe](mailto:joomla@vdm.io)
 + *Name*: [Component Builder](https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder)
 + *First Build*: 30th April, 2015
-+ *Last Build*: 13th October, 2024
++ *Last Build*: 7th November, 2024
-+ *Version*: 3.2.5-alpha3
++ *Version*: 3.2.5-beta1
 + *Copyright*: Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
 + *License*: GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
-+ *Line count*: **859606**
++ *Line count*: **864927**
 + *Field count*: **2098**
-+ *File count*: **5826**
++ *File count*: **5860**
 + *Folder count*: **505**
 
 > This **component** was build with a [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/component-builder/) [Automated Component Builder](https://www.joomlacomponentbuilder.com).

componentbuilder.xml

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <extension type="component" version="3.10" method="upgrade">
 	<name>COM_COMPONENTBUILDER</name>
-	<creationDate>13th October, 2024</creationDate>
+	<creationDate>7th November, 2024</creationDate>
 	<author>Llewellyn van der Merwe</author>
 	<authorEmail>joomla@vdm.io</authorEmail>
 	<authorUrl>https://dev.vdm.io</authorUrl>
 	<copyright>Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.</copyright>
 	<license>GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt</license>
-	<version>3.2.5-alpha3</version>
+	<version>3.2.5-beta1</version>
 	<description><![CDATA[
-		<h1>Component Builder (v.3.2.5-alpha3)</h1>
+		<h1>Component Builder (v.3.2.5-beta1)</h1>
 		<div style="clear: both;"></div>
 		<p>The Component Builder for [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/component-builder/) is highly advanced tool that is truly able to build extremely complex components in a fraction of the time.
 

componentbuilder_update_server.xml

@@ -220,13 +220,13 @@
 		<element>pkg_component_builder</element>
 		<type>package</type>
 		<client>site</client>
-		<version>3.2.5-alpha3</version>
+		<version>3.2.5-beta1</version>
 		<infourl title="Component Builder!">https://dev.vdm.io</infourl>
 		<downloads>
-			<downloadurl type="full" format="zip">https://git.vdm.dev/api/v1/repos/joomla/pkg-component-builder/archive/v3.2.5-alpha3.zip</downloadurl>
+			<downloadurl type="full" format="zip">https://git.vdm.dev/api/v1/repos/joomla/pkg-component-builder/archive/v3.2.5-beta1.zip</downloadurl>
 		</downloads>
 		<tags>
-			<tag>alpha</tag>
+			<tag>beta</tag>
 		</tags>
 		<maintainer>Llewellyn van der Merwe</maintainer>
 		<maintainerurl>https://dev.vdm.io</maintainerurl>

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Abstraction/BaseTable.php

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 namespace VDM\Joomla\Abstraction;
 
 
-use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\Tableinterface;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\TableInterface;
 
 
 /**
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\Tableinterface;
  * 
  * @since 3.2.0
  */
-abstract class BaseTable implements Tableinterface
+abstract class BaseTable implements TableInterface
 {
 	/**
 	 * All areas/views/tables with their field details

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Abstraction/Database.php

@@ -38,6 +38,14 @@ abstract class Database
 	 */
 	protected string $table;
 
+	/**
+	 * Date format to return
+	 *
+	 * @var   string
+	 * @since 5.0.2
+	 */
+	protected string $dateFormat = 'Y-m-d H:i:s';
+
 	/**
 	 * Constructor
 	 *
@@ -62,23 +70,32 @@ abstract class Database
 	 **/
 	protected function quote($value)
 	{
-		if ($value === null) // hmm the null does pose an issue (will keep an eye on this)
+		if ($value === null)
 		{
 			return 'NULL';
 		}
 
 		if (is_numeric($value))
 		{
+			// If the value is a numeric string (e.g., "0123"), treat it as a string to preserve the format
+			if (is_string($value) && ltrim($value, '0') !== $value)
+			{
+				return $this->db->quote($value);
+			}
+
 			if (filter_var($value, FILTER_VALIDATE_INT))
 			{
 				return (int) $value;
 			}
-			elseif (filter_var($value, FILTER_VALIDATE_FLOAT))
+
+			if (filter_var($value, FILTER_VALIDATE_FLOAT))
 			{
 				return (float) $value;
 			}
 		}
-		elseif (is_bool($value)) // not sure if this will work well (but its correct)
+
+		// Handle boolean values
+		if (is_bool($value))
 		{
 			return $value ? 'TRUE' : 'FALSE';
 		}
@@ -86,10 +103,10 @@ abstract class Database
 		// For date and datetime values
 		if ($value instanceof \DateTime)
 		{
-			return $this->db->quote($value->format('Y-m-d H:i:s'));
+			return $this->db->quote($value->format($this->getDateFormat()));
 		}
 
-		// For other data types, just escape it
+		// For other types of values, quote as string
 		return $this->db->quote($value);
 	}
 
@@ -110,6 +127,17 @@ abstract class Database
 		}
 
 		return $table;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get the date format to return in the quote
+	 *
+	 * @return  string
+	 * @since   5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected function getDateFormat(): string
+	{
+		return $this->dateFormat;
 	}
 }
 

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Abstraction/Model.php

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ namespace VDM\Joomla\Abstraction;
 
 use VDM\Joomla\Utilities\StringHelper;
 use VDM\Joomla\Utilities\ArrayHelper;
-use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\Tableinterface as Table;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\TableInterface as Table;
 use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\ModelInterface;
 
 
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ abstract class Model implements ModelInterface
 
 	/**
 	 * Model a value of multiple items
-	 *          Example: $this->items(Array, 'value_key', 'table_name');
+	 *          Example: $this->values(Array, 'value_key', 'table_name');
 	 *
 	 * @param   array|null    $items    The array of values
 	 * @param   string        $field    The field key

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Abstraction/Schema.php

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ namespace VDM\Joomla\Abstraction;
 
 use Joomla\CMS\Factory;
 use Joomla\CMS\Version;
-use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\Tableinterface as Table;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\TableInterface as Table;
 use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\SchemaInterface;
 
 

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Abstraction/SchemaChecker.php

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ namespace VDM\Joomla\Abstraction;
 
 use Joomla\CMS\Factory;
 use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\SchemaInterface as Schema;
-use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\Tableinterface as Table;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\TableInterface as Table;
 use VDM\Joomla\Utilities\ClassHelper;
 use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\SchemaCheckerInterface;
 

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Table.php

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 namespace VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder;
 
 
-use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\Tableinterface;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\TableInterface;
 use VDM\Joomla\Abstraction\BaseTable;
 
 
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ use VDM\Joomla\Abstraction\BaseTable;
  * 
  * @since 3.2.0
  */
-final class Table extends BaseTable implements Tableinterface
+final class Table extends BaseTable implements TableInterface
 {
 	/**
 	 * All areas/views/tables with their field details

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Table/Validator.php

@@ -0,0 +1,426 @@
+<?php
+/**
+ * @package    Joomla.Component.Builder
+ *
+ * @created    4th September, 2022
+ * @author     Llewellyn van der Merwe <https://dev.vdm.io>
+ * @git        Joomla Component Builder <https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder>
+ * @copyright  Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
+ * @license    GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
+ */
+
+namespace VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Table;
+
+
+use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Table;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\TableValidatorInterface;
+
+
+/**
+ * Table Value Validator
+ * 
+ * @since 5.3.0
+ */
+final class Validator implements TableValidatorInterface
+{
+	/**
+	 * The Table Class.
+	 *
+	 * @var   Table
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	protected Table $table;
+
+	/**
+	 *  A map of MySQL base types to their respective validation methods.
+	 *
+	 * @var   array
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	protected array $validators = [];
+
+	/**
+	 *  A map of defaults for the respective datatypes.
+	 *
+	 * @var   array
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	protected array $defaults = [];
+
+	/**
+	 *  Cache of the parsed datatype details
+	 *
+	 * @var   array
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	protected array $datatypes = [];
+
+	/**
+	 * Constructor.
+	 *
+	 * @param Table   $table   The Table Class.
+	 *
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	public function __construct(Table $table)
+	{
+		$this->table = $table;
+
+		// Register datatype validators (mapping MySQL types to handlers)
+		$this->registerValidators();
+
+		// Register datatype defaults
+		$this->registerDefaults();
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Returns the valid value based on datatype definition.
+	 * If the value is valid, return it. If not, return the default value,
+	 * NULL (if allowed), or an empty string if 'EMPTY' is set.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed  $value  The value to validate.
+	 * @param string $field  The field name.
+	 * @param string $table  The table name.
+	 *
+	 * @return mixed Returns the valid value, or the default, NULL, or empty string based on validation.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	public function getValid($value, string $field, string $table)
+	{
+		// Get the database field definition
+		if (($dbField = $this->getDatabaseField($field, $table)) === null)
+		{
+			return null; // not legal field or table
+		}
+
+		// Check if the value is valid for the field
+		if ($this->validate($value, $dbField))
+		{
+			return $value;
+		}
+
+		// If invalid, return default, NULL (if allowed), or empty string
+		return $this->getDefault($dbField, $value);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate if the given value is valid for the provided database field.
+	 * This is a private method as `getValid()` will handle the actual logic.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed  $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array  $dbField  The database field details (type, default, null_switch, etc.).
+	 *
+	 * @return bool Returns true if the value is valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validate($value, array $dbField): bool
+	{
+		// Extract datatype and handle the validation
+		$typeInfo = $this->parseDataType($dbField['type']);
+		$baseType = $typeInfo['type'];
+		
+		// Use the appropriate validator if it exists
+		if (isset($this->validators[$baseType]))
+		{
+			return call_user_func($this->validators[$baseType], $value, $typeInfo);
+		}
+
+		// If no validator exists, assume invalid
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Handle returning the default value, null, or empty string if validation fails.
+	 *
+	 * @param array  $dbField  The database field details.
+	 * @param mixed  $value	The value to validate.
+	 *
+	 * @return mixed The default value, null, or empty string based on field settings.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function getDefault(array $dbField, $value)
+	{
+		// get default value from field db
+		$db_default = isset($dbField['default']) ? $dbField['default'] : null;
+
+		// If a default value is provided, return it
+		if ($db_default !== null)
+		{
+			return strtoupper($db_default) === 'EMPTY' ? '' : $db_default;
+		}
+
+		// Check if NULL is allowed
+		if (isset($dbField['null_switch']) && strtoupper($dbField['null_switch']) === 'NULL')
+		{
+			return null;
+		}
+
+		// Fallback to datatype default
+		$typeInfo = $this->parseDataType($dbField['type']);
+		return $this->defaults[$typeInfo['type']] ?? '';
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Parse the data type from the database field and extract details like type, size, and precision.
+	 *
+	 * @param string $datatype The full MySQL datatype (e.g., VARCHAR(255)).
+	 *
+	 * @return array An array containing 'type', 'size', and other relevant info.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function parseDataType(string $datatype): array
+	{
+		if (isset($this->datatypes[$datatype]))
+		{
+			return $this->datatypes[$datatype];
+		}
+
+		$pattern = '/(?<type>\w+)(\((?<size>\d+)(,\s*(?<precision>\d+))?\))?/i';
+		preg_match($pattern, $datatype, $matches);
+		
+		$result = [
+			'type' => isset($matches['type']) ? strtolower($matches['type']) : strtolower($datatype),
+			'size' => $matches['size'] ?? null,
+			'precision' => $matches['precision'] ?? null,
+		];
+
+		return $this->datatypes[$datatype] = $result;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Retrieve the database field structure for the specified field and table.
+	 * In your case, you use `$db = $this->table->get($table, $field, 'db')`.
+	 *
+	 * @param string $field  The field name.
+	 * @param string $table  The table name.
+	 *
+	 * @return array The database field details, including type, default, null_switch, etc.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function getDatabaseField(string $field, string $table): array
+	{
+		// Simulated retrieval of field details. Replace with actual logic.
+		return $this->table->get($table, $field, 'db');
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Register validators for MySQL data types.
+	 *
+	 * @return void
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function registerValidators(): void
+	{
+		$this->validators = [
+			'int' => [$this, 'validateInteger'],
+			'tinyint' => [$this, 'validateInteger'],
+			'smallint' => [$this, 'validateInteger'],
+			'mediumint' => [$this, 'validateInteger'],
+			'bigint' => [$this, 'validateInteger'],
+			'varchar' => [$this, 'validateString'],
+			'char' => [$this, 'validateString'],
+			'text' => [$this, 'validateText'],
+			'tinytext' => [$this, 'validateText'],
+			'mediumtext' => [$this, 'validateText'],
+			'longtext' => [$this, 'validateText'],
+			'decimal' => [$this, 'validateDecimal'],
+			'float' => [$this, 'validateFloat'],
+			'double' => [$this, 'validateFloat'],
+			'date' => [$this, 'validateDate'],
+			'datetime' => [$this, 'validateDate'],
+			'timestamp' => [$this, 'validateDate'],
+			'time' => [$this, 'validateDate'],
+			'json' => [$this, 'validateJson'],
+			'blob' => [$this, 'validateBlob'],
+			'tinyblob' => [$this, 'validateBlob'],
+			'mediumblob' => [$this, 'validateBlob'],
+			'longblob' => [$this, 'validateBlob'],
+		];
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Register default values for MySQL data types.
+	 *
+	 * @return void
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function registerDefaults(): void
+	{
+		$this->defaults = [
+			'int' => 0,
+			'tinyint' => 0,
+			'smallint' => 0,
+			'mediumint' => 0,
+			'bigint' => 0,
+			'varchar' => '',
+			'char' => '',
+			'text' => '',
+			'tinytext' => '',
+			'mediumtext' => '',
+			'longtext' => '',
+			'decimal' => 0.0,
+			'float' => 0.0,
+			'double' => 0.0,
+			'date' => '0000-00-00',
+			'datetime' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00',
+			'timestamp' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00',
+			'time' => '00:00:00',
+			'json' => '{}',
+			'blob' => '',
+			'tinyblob' => '',
+			'mediumblob' => '',
+			'longblob' => '',
+		];
+	}
+
+	// ----------------- Validation Methods -----------------
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate integer types (including tinyint, smallint, mediumint, etc.).
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateInteger($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		if (!is_numeric($value))
+		{
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		$value = (int)$value;
+		if (isset($typeInfo['unsigned']) && $typeInfo['unsigned'] && $value < 0)
+		{
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		return true;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate string types like VARCHAR and CHAR.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateString($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		if (!is_string($value))
+		{
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		// Check if the length exceeds the allowed size
+		if ($typeInfo['size'] !== null && strlen($value) > (int)$typeInfo['size'])
+		{
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		return true;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate text types like TEXT, TINYTEXT, MEDIUMTEXT, LONGTEXT.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateText($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		return is_string($value);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate float, double, and decimal types.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateFloat($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		return is_numeric($value);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate decimal types (numeric precision and scale).
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateDecimal($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		return is_numeric($value);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate date, datetime, timestamp, and time types.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateDate($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		$formats = [
+			'date' => 'Y-m-d',
+			'datetime' => 'Y-m-d H:i:s',
+			'timestamp' => 'Y-m-d H:i:s',
+			'time' => 'H:i:s',
+		];
+
+		if (!isset($formats[$typeInfo['type']]))
+		{
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		$dateTime = \DateTime::createFromFormat($formats[$typeInfo['type']], $value);
+		return $dateTime && $dateTime->format($formats[$typeInfo['type']]) === $value;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate JSON types.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateJson($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		json_decode($value);
+		return json_last_error() === JSON_ERROR_NONE;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate BLOB types (including TINYBLOB, MEDIUMBLOB, LONGBLOB).
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed $value	The value to validate.
+	 * @param array $typeInfo The parsed data type information.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool True if valid, false otherwise.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	private function validateBlob($value, array $typeInfo): bool
+	{
+		return is_string($value) || is_resource($value);
+	}
+}
+

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Interfaces/TableInterface.php

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ namespace VDM\Joomla\Interfaces;
 /**
  * The VDM Core Table Interface
  */
-interface Tableinterface
+interface TableInterface
 {
 	/**
 	 * Get any value from a item/field/column of an area/view/table

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Interfaces/TableValidatorInterface.php

@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+<?php
+/**
+ * @package    Joomla.Component.Builder
+ *
+ * @created    4th September, 2022
+ * @author     Llewellyn van der Merwe <https://dev.vdm.io>
+ * @git        Joomla Component Builder <https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder>
+ * @copyright  Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
+ * @license    GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
+ */
+
+namespace VDM\Joomla\Interfaces;
+
+
+/**
+ * The VDM Core Table Validator Interface
+ */
+interface TableValidatorInterface
+{
+	/**
+	 * Returns the valid value based on datatype definition.
+	 * If the value is valid, return it. If not, return the default value,
+	 * NULL (if allowed), or an empty string if 'EMPTY' is set.
+	 *
+	 * @param mixed  $value  The value to validate.
+	 * @param string $field  The field name.
+	 * @param string $table  The table name.
+	 *
+	 * @return mixed Returns the valid value, or the default, NULL, or empty string based on validation.
+	 * @since 5.3.0
+	 */
+	public function getValid($value, string $field, string $table);
+}
+

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Service/Table.php

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ use Joomla\DI\Container;
 use Joomla\DI\ServiceProviderInterface;
 use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Table as DataTable;
 use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Table\Schema;
+use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Table\Validator;
 
 
 /**
@@ -40,6 +41,9 @@ class Table implements ServiceProviderInterface
 
 		$container->alias(Schema::class, 'Table.Schema')
 			->share('Table.Schema', [$this, 'getSchema'], true);
+
+		$container->alias(Validator::class, 'Table.Validator')
+			->share('Table.Validator', [$this, 'getValidator'], true);
 	}
 
 	/**
@@ -68,6 +72,21 @@ class Table implements ServiceProviderInterface
 		return new Schema(
 			$container->get('Table')
 		);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get The Validator Class.
+	 *
+	 * @param   Container  $container  The DI container.
+	 *
+	 * @return  Validator
+	 * @since 3.2.2
+	 */
+	public function getValidator(Container $container): Validator
+	{
+		return new Validator(
+			$container->get('Table')
+		);
 	}
 }
 

script.php

@@ -10001,7 +10001,7 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 			echo '<div style="background-color: #fff;" class="alert alert-info"><a target="_blank" href="https://dev.vdm.io" title="Component Builder">
 				<img src="components/com_componentbuilder/assets/images/vdm-component.jpg"/>
 				</a>
-				<h3>Upgrade to Version 3.2.5-alpha3 Was Successful! Let us know if anything is not working as expected.</h3></div>';
+				<h3>Upgrade to Version 3.2.5-beta1 Was Successful! Let us know if anything is not working as expected.</h3></div>';
 
 			// Set db if not set already.
 			if (!isset($db))