Release of v5.0.1-alpha4

Change the extendsinterfaces field to allow null, #1139. Update the Schema class to also update null mismatching if needed.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
-# v5.0.1-alpha3
+# v5.0.1-alpha4
 
-- Add in JCB gitea push feature to help maintain JCB core features.
+- Change the extendsinterfaces field to allow null, #1139
-- Add extending options to interfaces.
+- Update the Schema class to also update null mismatching if needed
 
 # v5.0.1-alpha
 
 - Fix auto build from SQL in Joomla 5.
-- Fix permission issue for admin views.
+- Fix permission issue for admin views.
+- Add in JCB gitea push feature to help maintain JCB core features.
+- Add extending options to interfaces.
 
 # v5.0.0
 

ComponentbuilderInstallerScript.php

@@ -3210,7 +3210,7 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 			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 5.0.1-alpha3 Was Successful! Let us know if anything is not working as expected.</h3></div>';
+				<h3>Upgrade to Version 5.0.1-alpha4 Was Successful! Let us know if anything is not working as expected.</h3></div>';
 
 			// Add/Update component in the action logs extensions table.
 			$this->setActionLogsExtensions();

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 (5.0.1-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 (5.0.1-alpha4) 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*: 5th June, 2024
++ *Last Build*: 7th June, 2024
-+ *Version*: 5.0.1-alpha3
++ *Version*: 5.0.1-alpha4
 + *Copyright*: Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
 + *License*: GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
-+ *Line count*: **750039**
++ *Line count*: **750452**
 + *Field count*: **2106**
-+ *File count*: **5314**
++ *File count*: **5319**
 + *Folder count*: **540**
 
 > 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 (5.0.1-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 (5.0.1-alpha4) 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*: 5th June, 2024
++ *Last Build*: 7th June, 2024
-+ *Version*: 5.0.1-alpha3
++ *Version*: 5.0.1-alpha4
 + *Copyright*: Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
 + *License*: GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
-+ *Line count*: **750039**
++ *Line count*: **750452**
 + *Field count*: **2106**
-+ *File count*: **5314**
++ *File count*: **5319**
 + *Folder count*: **540**
 
 > This **component** was build with a [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/component-builder/) [Automated Component Builder](https://www.joomlacomponentbuilder.com).

admin/sql/install.mysql.utf8.sql

@@ -367,9 +367,9 @@ CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `#__componentbuilder_power` (
 	`approved_paths` TEXT NULL,
 	`composer` TEXT NULL,
 	`description` TEXT NULL,
-	`extends` VARCHAR(36) NOT NULL DEFAULT '',
+	`extends` VARCHAR(36) NULL DEFAULT '',
 	`extends_custom` VARCHAR(64) NULL DEFAULT '',
-	`extendsinterfaces` TEXT NOT NULL,
+	`extendsinterfaces` TEXT NULL,
 	`extendsinterfaces_custom` TEXT NULL,
 	`guid` VARCHAR(36) NOT NULL DEFAULT '',
 	`head` TEXT NULL,

componentbuilder.xml

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <extension type="component" version="5.0" method="upgrade">
 	<name>COM_COMPONENTBUILDER</name>
-	<creationDate>5th June, 2024</creationDate>
+	<creationDate>7th June, 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>5.0.1-alpha3</version>
+	<version>5.0.1-alpha4</version>
 	<description><![CDATA[
-		<h1>Component Builder (v.5.0.1-alpha3)</h1>
+		<h1>Component Builder (v.5.0.1-alpha4)</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

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 		<version>5.0.1-alpha</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/v5.0.1-alpha3.zip</downloadurl>
+			<downloadurl type="full" format="zip">https://git.vdm.dev/api/v1/repos/joomla/pkg-component-builder/archive/v5.0.1-alpha4.zip</downloadurl>
 		</downloads>
 		<tags>
 			<tag>alpha</tag>
@@ -77,10 +77,10 @@
 		<element>pkg_component_builder</element>
 		<type>package</type>
 		<client>site</client>
-		<version>5.0.1-alpha3</version>
+		<version>5.0.1-alpha4</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/v5.0.1-alpha3.zip</downloadurl>
+			<downloadurl type="full" format="zip">https://git.vdm.dev/api/v1/repos/joomla/pkg-component-builder/archive/v5.0.1-alpha4.zip</downloadurl>
 		</downloads>
 		<tags>
 			<tag>alpha</tag>

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

@@ -343,9 +343,17 @@ abstract class Schema implements SchemaInterface
 					'expected' => $expected['type']
 				];
 			}
-
 			// check if update of default values is needed
-			if ($this->checkDefault($table, $column) && !isset($requireUpdate[$column]))
+			elseif ($this->checkDefault($table, $column))
+			{
+				$requireUpdate[$column] = [
+					'column' => $column,
+					'current' => $current->Type,
+					'expected' => $expected['type']
+				];
+			}
+			// check if update of null is needed
+			elseif ($this->checkNull($table, $column))
 			{
 				$requireUpdate[$column] = [
 					'column' => $column,
@@ -391,13 +399,21 @@ abstract class Schema implements SchemaInterface
 			$default = $this->getDefaultValue($type, $db_default);
 
 			// Prepare the null switch, and auto increment statement
-			$null_switch = !empty($db['null_switch']) ? " " . $db['null_switch'] : '';
+			$null_switch = !empty($db['null_switch']) ? ' ' . $db['null_switch'] : '';
+
+			// Prepare the auto increment statement
 			$auto_increment = !empty($db['auto_increment']) ? " AUTO_INCREMENT" : '';
 
+			// If there's a default value, the column should not be nullable
+			if ($default !== '')
+			{
+				$null_switch = '';
+			}
+
 			$this->setKeys($db);
 
 			// Assemble the SQL snippet for the column definition
-			return "{$column_name} {$type}{$null_switch}{$default}{$auto_increment}";
+			return "{$column_name} {$type}{$null_switch}{$auto_increment}{$default}";
 		} catch (\Exception $e) {
 			throw new \Exception("Error: failed to generate column definition for ($table.$field). " . $e->getMessage());
 		}
@@ -448,6 +464,61 @@ abstract class Schema implements SchemaInterface
 		return false;
 	}
 
+	/**
+	 * Check and Update the null value if needed, including existing data adjustments
+	 *
+	 * @param string $table   The table to update.
+	 * @param string $column  The column/field to check.
+	 *
+	 * @return bool
+	 * @since  3.2.2
+	 */
+	protected function checkNull(string $table, string $column): bool
+	{
+		// Retrieve the expected column configuration
+		$expected = $this->table->get($table, $column, 'db');
+
+		// Skip updates if the null_switch is not set
+		if (!isset($expected['null_switch']))
+		{
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		// Retrieve the current column configuration
+		$current = $this->columns[$column];
+
+		// Skip updates if the Null is not set
+		if (!isset($current->Null))
+		{
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		// set the expected NULL
+		$expected_null = 'NO';
+		if ($expected['null_switch'] === "NULL")
+		{
+			$expected_null = 'YES';
+		}
+
+		// set the current NULL
+		$current_null = $current->Null;
+
+		// Prepare the type and default value SQL statement
+		$type = $expected['type'] ??  'TEXT';
+		$db_default = isset($expected['default']) ? $expected['default'] : null;
+		$default = $this->getDefaultValue($type, $db_default, true);
+
+		// check the null values if they match
+		if ($current_null !== $expected_null && $current_null === 'NO' && empty($default))
+		{
+			$this->success[] = "Success: updated the ($column) null state in $table table.";
+
+			return true;
+		}
+
+		return false;
+	}
+
 	/**
 	 * Update the data type of the given fields.
 	 *
@@ -679,8 +750,8 @@ abstract class Schema implements SchemaInterface
 	 * Adjusts the default value SQL fragment for a database field based on its type and specific rules.
 	 *
 	 * If the field is of type DATETIME and the Joomla version is not 3, it sets the default to CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
-	 * if not explicitly specified otherwise. For all other types, or when a 'EMPTY' default is specified, it handles
+	 * if not explicitly specified otherwise. For all other types it handles defaults by either leaving them unset or applying
-	 * defaults by either leaving them unset or applying the provided default, properly quoted for SQL safety.
+	 * the provided default, properly quoted for SQL safety. When a 'EMPTY' default is specified, it returns no default at all. (:)
 	 *
 	 * @param string	   $type          The type of the database field (e.g., 'DATETIME').
 	 * @param string|null  $defaultValue  Optional default value for the field, null if not provided.
@@ -691,7 +762,7 @@ abstract class Schema implements SchemaInterface
 	 */
 	protected function getDefaultValue(string $type, ?string $defaultValue, bool $pure = false): string
 	{
-		if ($defaultValue === null)
+		if ($defaultValue === null || strtoupper($defaultValue) === 'EMPTY')
 		{
 			return '';
 		}
@@ -722,11 +793,7 @@ abstract class Schema implements SchemaInterface
 			return 'NULL';
 		}
 
-		if (is_string($value) && strtoupper($value) === 'EMPTY')
+		if (is_numeric($value))
-		{
-			return "''";
-		}
-		elseif (is_numeric($value))
 		{
 			if (filter_var($value, FILTER_VALIDATE_INT))
 			{

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/Builder/Languages.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\Componentbuilder\Compiler\Builder;
+
+
+use VDM\Joomla\Abstraction\Registry\Traits\IsArray;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\Registryinterface;
+use VDM\Joomla\Abstraction\Registry;
+
+
+/**
+ * Languages Builder Class
+ * 
+ * @since 3.2.2
+ */
+final class Languages extends Registry implements Registryinterface
+{
+	/**
+	 * Is an Array
+	 *
+	 * @since 3.2.2
+	 */
+	use IsArray;
+}
+

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/Service/BuilderLZ.php

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ namespace VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Compiler\Service;
 
 use Joomla\DI\Container;
 use Joomla\DI\ServiceProviderInterface;
+use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Compiler\Builder\Languages;
 use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Compiler\Builder\LanguageMessages;
 use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Compiler\Builder\Layout;
 use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Compiler\Builder\LayoutData;
@@ -86,6 +87,9 @@ class BuilderLZ implements ServiceProviderInterface
 	 */
 	public function register(Container $container)
 	{
+		$container->alias(Languages::class, 'Compiler.Builder.Languages')
+			->share('Compiler.Builder.Languages', [$this, 'getLanguages'], true);
+
 		$container->alias(LanguageMessages::class, 'Compiler.Builder.Language.Messages')
 			->share('Compiler.Builder.Language.Messages', [$this, 'getLanguageMessages'], true);
 
@@ -246,6 +250,19 @@ class BuilderLZ implements ServiceProviderInterface
 			->share('Compiler.Builder.Views.Default.Ordering', [$this, 'getViewsDefaultOrdering'], true);
 	}
 
+	/**
+	 * Get The Languages Class.
+	 *
+	 * @param   Container  $container  The DI container.
+	 *
+	 * @return  Languages
+	 * @since 3.2.0
+	 */
+	public function getLanguages(Container $container): Languages
+	{
+		return new Languages();
+	}
+
 	/**
 	 * Get The LanguageMessages Class.
 	 *

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

@@ -3262,7 +3262,7 @@ class Table extends BaseTable implements Tableinterface
 				'db' => [
 					'type' => 'VARCHAR(36)',
 					'default' => '',
-					'null_switch' => 'NOT NULL',
+					'null_switch' => 'NULL',
 					'unique_key' => false,
 					'key' => false,
 				],
@@ -3342,7 +3342,7 @@ class Table extends BaseTable implements Tableinterface
 				'db' => [
 					'type' => 'TEXT',
 					'default' => 'EMPTY',
-					'null_switch' => 'NOT NULL',
+					'null_switch' => 'NULL',
 					'unique_key' => false,
 					'key' => false,
 				],