Release of v3.2.3-alpha3

Fix database mySql update in J4+. Remove phpspreadsheet completely from Joomla 4+. Add option to use powers in preflight event in the installer class.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
-# v3.2.3-alpha2
+# v3.2.3-alpha3
 
-- Fix missing scripts and styles fields and methods in the site admin view model
+- Fix database mySql update in J4+
-- Update subform field layout across JCB for cleaner look
+- Remove phpspreadsheet completely from Joomla 4+
-- Remove expansion feature
+- Add option to use powers in preflight event in the installer class
-- Fix helper area
 
 # v3.2.3-alpha
 
@@ -12,6 +11,10 @@
 - Fix site display controller checkEditId function in J4+
 - Add class methods to the HtmlView classes in J4+
 - Fix broken toolbar call in HtmlView in J4+
+- Fix missing scripts and styles fields and methods in the site admin view model
+- Update subform field layout across JCB for cleaner look
+- Remove expansion feature
+- Fix helper area
 
 # v3.2.2
 

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 (3.2.3-alpha2) 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 (3.2.3-alpha3) 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*: 26th July, 2024
++ *Last Build*: 27th July, 2024
-+ *Version*: 3.2.3-alpha2
++ *Version*: 3.2.3-alpha3
 + *Copyright*: Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
 + *License*: GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
-+ *Line count*: **798183**
++ *Line count*: **799922**
 + *Field count*: **2093**
-+ *File count*: **5491**
++ *File count*: **5507**
 + *Folder count*: **482**
 
 > 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 (3.2.3-alpha2) 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 (3.2.3-alpha3) 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*: 26th July, 2024
++ *Last Build*: 27th July, 2024
-+ *Version*: 3.2.3-alpha2
++ *Version*: 3.2.3-alpha3
 + *Copyright*: Copyright (C) 2015 Vast Development Method. All rights reserved.
 + *License*: GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt
-+ *Line count*: **798183**
++ *Line count*: **799922**
 + *Field count*: **2093**
-+ *File count*: **5491**
++ *File count*: **5507**
 + *Folder count*: **482**
 
 > This **component** was build with a [Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/component-builder/) [Automated Component Builder](https://www.joomlacomponentbuilder.com).

admin/compiler/joomla_3/script.php

@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ HTML::_('bootstrap.renderModal');
 
 /**
  * Script File of ###Component### Component
+ *
+ * @since   1.5.0
  */
 class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 {
@@ -35,6 +37,7 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 	 * Constructor
 	 *
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function __construct(ComponentAdapter $parent) {}
 
@@ -44,6 +47,7 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function install(ComponentAdapter $parent) {}
 
@@ -51,6 +55,8 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 	 * Called on uninstallation
 	 *
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
+	 *
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function uninstall(ComponentAdapter $parent)
 	{###UNINSTALLSCRIPT###
@@ -68,6 +74,7 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function update(ComponentAdapter $parent){}
 
@@ -78,6 +85,7 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function preflight($type, ComponentAdapter $parent)
 	{
@@ -121,6 +129,7 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function postflight($type, ComponentAdapter $parent)
 	{
@@ -251,16 +260,27 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript
 	 */
 	protected function classExists(string $className): bool
 	{
-		if (!class_exists($className, true))
+		if (class_exists($className, true))
 		{
-###THREE_POWER_AUTOLOADER###
-
-			// Check again if the class now exists after requiring the autoloader
-			if (!class_exists($className, true))
-			{
-				return false;
-			}
-		}
 			return true;
+		}
+
+		// Autoloaders to check
+		$autoloaders = [###INSTALLER_POWER_AUTOLOADER_ARRAY###];
+
+		foreach ($autoloaders as $autoloader)
+		{
+			if (file_exists($autoloader))
+			{
+				require_once $autoloader;
+
+				if (class_exists($className, true))
+				{
+					return true;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
+		return false;
 	}###INSTALLERMETHODS###
 }

admin/compiler/joomla_3/script_powerloader.php

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+<?php
+/**
+ * @package    Joomla.Component.Builder
+ *
+ * @created    30th April, 2015
+ * @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
+ */
+
+// No direct access to this file
+defined('_JEXEC') or die('Restricted access');
+?>
+###BOM###
+
+// No direct access to this file
+defined('_JEXEC') or die;###INSTALLER_POWER_HELPER###

admin/compiler/joomla_3/settings.json

@@ -184,6 +184,12 @@
 				"rename": false,
 				"type": "file"
 			},
+			"script_powerloader.php": {
+				"naam": "script_powerloader.php",
+				"path": "c0mp0n3nt/",
+				"rename": false,
+				"type": "file"
+			},
 			"install.mysql.utf8.sql": {
 				"naam": "install.mysql.utf8.sql",
 				"path": "c0mp0n3nt/admin/sql",

admin/compiler/joomla_4/INSTALLER_AUTOLOADER_CLASS.php

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+<?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
+ */
+
+// No direct access to this JCB template file (EVER)
+defined('_JCB_TEMPLATE') or die;
+?>
+###BOM###
+
+// No direct access to this file
+defined('_JEXEC') or die;###INSTALLER_POWER_HELPER###

admin/compiler/joomla_4/INSTALLER_SCRIPT.php

@@ -162,7 +162,6 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 	 * @param   InstallerAdapter  $adapter  The adapter calling this method
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
-	 *
 	 * @since   4.2.0
 	 */
 	public function install(InstallerAdapter $adapter): bool {return true;}
@@ -184,7 +183,6 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 	 * @param   InstallerAdapter   $adapter  The adapter calling this method
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
-	 *
 	 * @since   4.2.0
 	 */
 	public function uninstall(InstallerAdapter $adapter): bool
@@ -207,7 +205,6 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 	 * @param   InstallerAdapter  $adapter  The adapter calling this method
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
-	 *
 	 * @since   4.2.0
 	 */
 	public function preflight(string $type, InstallerAdapter $adapter): bool
@@ -252,7 +249,6 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 	 * @param   InstallerAdapter  $adapter  The adapter calling this method
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
-	 *
 	 * @since   4.2.0
 	 */
 	public function postflight(string $type, InstallerAdapter $adapter): bool
@@ -355,7 +351,6 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 	 * Remove the files and folders in the given array from
 	 *
 	 * @return  void
-	 *
 	 * @since   3.6
 	 */
 	protected function removeFiles()
@@ -387,7 +382,6 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 	 * Moves the CLI scripts into the CLI folder in the CMS
 	 *
 	 * @return  void
-	 *
 	 * @since   3.6
 	 */
 	protected function moveCliFiles()
@@ -1180,16 +1174,27 @@ class Com_###Component###InstallerScript implements InstallerScriptInterface
 	 */
 	protected function classExists(string $className): bool
 	{
-		if (!class_exists($className, true))
+		if (class_exists($className, true))
 		{
-###THREE_POWER_AUTOLOADER###
-
-			// Check again if the class now exists after requiring the autoloader
-			if (!class_exists($className, true))
-			{
-				return false;
-			}
-		}
 			return true;
+		}
+
+		// Autoloaders to check
+		$autoloaders = [###INSTALLER_POWER_AUTOLOADER_ARRAY###];
+
+		foreach ($autoloaders as $autoloader)
+		{
+			if (file_exists($autoloader))
+			{
+				require_once $autoloader;
+
+				if (class_exists($className, true))
+				{
+					return true;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
+		return false;
 	}###INSTALLERMETHODS###
 }

admin/compiler/joomla_4/settings.json

@@ -182,6 +182,13 @@
 				"newName": "[[[Component]]]InstallerScript.php",
 				"type": "file"
 			},
+			"INSTALLER_AUTOLOADER_CLASS.php": {
+				"naam": "INSTALLER_AUTOLOADER_CLASS.php",
+				"path": "c0mp0n3nt/",
+				"rename": "new",
+				"newName": "[[[Component]]]InstallerPowerloader.php",
+				"type": "file"
+			},
 			"SITE_DISPATCHER.php": {
 				"naam": "SITE_DISPATCHER.php",
 				"path": "c0mp0n3nt/site/src/Dispatcher",

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>26th July, 2024</creationDate>
+	<creationDate>27th July, 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>3.2.3-alpha2</version>
+	<version>3.2.3-alpha3</version>
 	<description><![CDATA[
-		<h1>Component Builder (v.3.2.3-alpha2)</h1>
+		<h1>Component Builder (v.3.2.3-alpha3)</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

@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
 		<version>3.2.3-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/v3.2.3-alpha2.zip</downloadurl>
+			<downloadurl type="full" format="zip">https://git.vdm.dev/api/v1/repos/joomla/pkg-component-builder/archive/v3.2.3-alpha3.zip</downloadurl>
 		</downloads>
 		<tags>
 			<tag>alpha</tag>
@@ -184,10 +184,10 @@
 		<element>pkg_component_builder</element>
 		<type>package</type>
 		<client>site</client>
-		<version>3.2.3-alpha2</version>
+		<version>3.2.3-alpha3</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/v3.2.3-alpha2.zip</downloadurl>
+			<downloadurl type="full" format="zip">https://git.vdm.dev/api/v1/repos/joomla/pkg-component-builder/archive/v3.2.3-alpha3.zip</downloadurl>
 		</downloads>
 		<tags>
 			<tag>alpha</tag>

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

@@ -0,0 +1,214 @@
+<?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\Abstraction;
+
+
+use Joomla\CMS\Factory;
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\PHPConfigurationCheckerInterface;
+use VDM\Joomla\Abstraction\Registry;
+
+
+/**
+ * PHP Configuration Checker
+ * 
+ * @since 5.0.2
+ */
+abstract class PHPConfigurationChecker extends Registry implements PHPConfigurationCheckerInterface
+{
+	/**
+	 * The upload max filesize value
+	 *
+	 * @var    string
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  string $upload_max_filesize;
+
+	/**
+	 * The post max size value
+	 *
+	 * @var    string
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  string $post_max_size;
+
+	/**
+	 * The max execution time value
+	 *
+	 * @var    int
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  int $max_execution_time;
+
+	/**
+	 * The max input vars value
+	 *
+	 * @var    int
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  int $max_input_vars;
+
+	/**
+	 * The max input time value
+	 *
+	 * @var    int
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  int $max_input_time;
+
+	/**
+	 * The memory limit value
+	 *
+	 * @var    string
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  string $memory_limit;
+
+	/**
+	 * The registry array.
+	 *
+	 * @var    array
+	 * @since 5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected array $active = [
+		'php' => [
+			'upload_max_filesize' => [
+				'success' => 'The upload_max_filesize is appropriately set to handle large files, which is essential for uploading substantial components and media.',
+				'warning' => 'The current upload_max_filesize may not support large file uploads effectively, potentially causing failures during component installation.'
+			],
+			'post_max_size' => [
+				'success' => 'The post_max_size setting is sufficient to manage large data submissions, ensuring smooth data processing within forms and uploads.',
+				'warning' => 'An insufficient post_max_size can lead to truncated data submissions, affecting form functionality and data integrity.'
+			],
+			'max_execution_time' => [
+				'success' => 'Max execution time is set high enough to execute complex operations without premature termination, which is crucial for lengthy operations.',
+				'warning' => 'A low max execution time could lead to script timeouts, especially during intensive operations, which might interrupt execution and cause failures during the compiling of a large extension.'
+			],
+			'max_input_vars' => [
+				'success' => 'The max_input_vars setting supports a high number of input variables, facilitating complex forms and detailed component configurations.',
+				'warning' => 'Too few max_input_vars may result in lost data during processing complex forms, which can lead to incomplete configurations and operational issues.'
+			],
+			'max_input_time' => [
+				'success' => 'Max input time is adequate for processing inputs efficiently during high-load operations, ensuring no premature timeouts.',
+				'warning' => 'An insufficient max input time could result in incomplete data processing during input-heavy operations, potentially leading to errors and data loss.'
+			],
+			'memory_limit' => [
+				'success' => 'The memory limit is set high to accommodate extensive operations and data processing, which enhances overall performance and stability.',
+				'warning' => 'A low memory limit can lead to frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly when processing large amounts of data or complex calculations.'
+			]
+		],
+		'environment' => [
+			'name' => 'extension environment',
+			'objective' => 'These settings are crucial for ensuring the successful installation and stable functionality of the extension.',
+			'wiki_name' => 'PHP Settings Wiki',
+			'wiki_url' => '#'
+		]
+	];
+
+	/**
+	 * Application object.
+	 *
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  $app;
+
+	/**
+	 * Constructor.
+	 *
+	 * @param       $app      The app object.
+	 *
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 */
+	public function __construct($app = null)
+	{
+		$this->app = $app ?: Factory::getApplication();
+
+		// set the required PHP Configures
+		$this->set('php.upload_max_filesize.value', $this->upload_max_filesize);
+		$this->set('php.post_max_size.value', $this->post_max_size);
+		$this->set('php.max_execution_time.value', $this->max_execution_time);
+		$this->set('php.max_input_vars.value', $this->max_input_vars);
+		$this->set('php.max_input_time.value', $this->max_input_time);
+		$this->set('php.memory_limit.value', $this->memory_limit);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Check that the required configurations are set for PHP
+	 *
+	 * @return void
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	public function run(): void
+	{
+		$showHelp = false;
+
+		// Check each configuration and provide detailed feedback
+		$configurations = $this->active['php'] ?? [];
+		foreach ($configurations as $configName => $configDetails)
+		{
+			$currentValue = ini_get($configName);
+			if ($currentValue === false)
+			{
+				$this->app->enqueueMessage("Error: Unable to retrieve current setting for '{$configName}'.", 'error');
+				continue;
+			}
+
+			$requiredValue = $configDetails['value'] ?? 0;
+			$isMemoryValue = strpbrk($requiredValue, 'KMG') !== false;
+
+			$requiredValueBytes = $isMemoryValue ? $this->convertToBytes($requiredValue) : (int) $requiredValue;
+			$currentValueBytes = $isMemoryValue ? $this->convertToBytes($currentValue) : (int) $currentValue;
+			$conditionMet = $currentValueBytes >= $requiredValueBytes;
+
+			$messageType = $conditionMet ? 'message' : 'warning';
+			$messageText = $conditionMet ?
+				"Success: {$configName} is set to {$currentValue}. " . $configDetails['success'] ?? '':
+				"Warning: {$configName} configuration should be at least {$requiredValue} but is currently {$currentValue}. " . $configDetails['warning'] ?? '';
+
+			$showHelp = ($showHelp || $messageType === 'warning') ? true : false;
+
+			$this->app->enqueueMessage($messageText, $messageType);
+		}
+
+		if ($showHelp)
+		{
+			$this->app->enqueueMessage("To optimize your {$this->get('environment.name', 'extension')}, specific PHP settings must be enhanced.<br>{$this->get('environment.objective', '')}<br>We've identified that certain configurations currently do not meet the recommended standards.<br>To adjust these settings and prevent potential issues, please consult our detailed guide available at <a href=\"https://{$this->get('environment.wiki_url', '#')}\" target=\"_blank\">{$this->get('environment.wiki_name', 'PHP Settings Wiki')}</a>.", 'notice');
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Helper function to convert PHP INI memory values to bytes
+	 *
+	 * @param  string  $value     The value to convert
+	 *
+	 * @return int     The bytes value
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 */
+	protected function convertToBytes(string $value): int
+	{
+		$value = trim($value);
+		$lastChar = strtolower($value[strlen($value) - 1]);
+		$numValue = substr($value, 0, -1);
+
+		switch ($lastChar)
+		{
+			case 'g':
+				return $numValue * 1024 * 1024 * 1024;
+			case 'm':
+				return $numValue * 1024 * 1024;
+			case 'k':
+				return $numValue * 1024;
+			default:
+				return (int) $value;
+		}
+	}
+}
+

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/Component/JoomlaFive/Settings.php

@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ final class Settings implements SettingsInterface
 		$this->config->get('footable', false)) 
 	    {
 			$this->addImportViewFolder();
-			$this->addPhpSpreadsheetFolder();
+			// $this->addPhpSpreadsheetFolder(); // soon
 			$this->addUikitFolder();
 			$this->addFooTableFolder();
 	    }

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/Component/JoomlaFour/Settings.php

@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ final class Settings implements SettingsInterface
 		$this->config->get('footable', false)) 
 	    {
 			$this->addImportViewFolder();
-			$this->addPhpSpreadsheetFolder();
+			// $this->addPhpSpreadsheetFolder(); // soon
 			$this->addUikitFolder();
 			$this->addFooTableFolder();
 	    }

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/Config.php

@@ -303,6 +303,24 @@ class Config extends BaseConfig
 		}
 	}
 
+	/**
+	 * get component installer autoloader path
+	 *
+	 * @return  string  The component installer autoloader path
+	 * @since 5.0.2
+	 */
+	protected function getComponentinstallerautoloaderpath(): string
+	{
+		if ($this->joomla_version == 3)
+		{
+			return 'script_powerloader.php';
+		}
+		else
+		{
+			return ucfirst($this->component_codename) . 'InstallerPowerloader.php';
+		}
+	}
+
 	/**
 	 * get add namespace prefix
 	 *

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/Helper/Interpretation.php

@@ -1160,8 +1160,7 @@ class Interpretation extends Fields
 			$newJ['component_version']
 				= CFactory::_('Component')->get('component_version');
 			// update the component with the new dynamic SQL
-			$modelJ = \ComponentbuilderHelper::getModel('joomla_component');
+			CFactory::_('Data.Item')->table('joomla_component')->set((object) $newJ, 'id'); // <-- to insure the history is also updated
-			$modelJ->save($newJ); // <-- to insure the history is also updated
 			// reset the watch here
 			CFactory::_('History')->get('joomla_component', CFactory::_('Config')->component_id);
 
@@ -1175,10 +1174,9 @@ class Interpretation extends Fields
 			{
 				$newU['joomla_component'] = (int) CFactory::_('Config')->component_id;
 			}
-			$newU['version_update'] = json_encode($buket);
+			$newU['version_update'] = $buket;
 			// update the component with the new dynamic SQL
-			$modelU = \ComponentbuilderHelper::getModel('component_updates');
+			CFactory::_('Data.Item')->table('component_updates')->set((object) $newU, 'id'); // <-- to insure the history is also updated
-			$modelU->save($newU); // <-- to insure the history is also updated
 		}
 	}
 

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/JoomlaFive/Header.php

@@ -228,11 +228,6 @@ final class Header implements HeaderInterface
 		// get dynamic headers
 		switch ($context)
 		{
-			case 'admin.helper':
-			case 'site.helper':
-				$this->setHelperClassHeader($headers, $codeName);
-				break;
-
 			case 'admin.view.html':
 			case 'admin.views.html':
 			case 'custom.admin.view.html':
@@ -561,25 +556,5 @@ final class Header implements HeaderInterface
 
 		return $headers;
 	}
-
-	/**
-	 * set Helper Dynamic Headers
-	 *
-	 * @param   array   $headers  The headers array
-	 * @param   string  $target_client
-	 *
-	 * @return void
-	 * @since 3.2.0
-	 */
-	protected function setHelperClassHeader(&$headers, $target_client)
-	{
-		// add only to admin client
-		if ('admin' === $target_client && $this->config->get('add_eximport', false))
-		{
-			$headers[] = 'use PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\IOFactory;';
-			$headers[] = 'use PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\Spreadsheet;';
-			$headers[] = 'use PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\Writer\Xlsx;';
-		}
-	}
 }
 

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/JoomlaFour/Header.php

@@ -228,11 +228,6 @@ final class Header implements HeaderInterface
 		// get dynamic headers
 		switch ($context)
 		{
-			case 'admin.helper':
-			case 'site.helper':
-				$this->setHelperClassHeader($headers, $codeName);
-				break;
-
 			case 'admin.view.html':
 			case 'admin.views.html':
 			case 'custom.admin.view.html':
@@ -561,25 +556,5 @@ final class Header implements HeaderInterface
 
 		return $headers;
 	}
-
-	/**
-	 * set Helper Dynamic Headers
-	 *
-	 * @param   array   $headers  The headers array
-	 * @param   string  $target_client
-	 *
-	 * @return void
-	 * @since 3.2.0
-	 */
-	protected function setHelperClassHeader(&$headers, $target_client)
-	{
-		// add only to admin client
-		if ('admin' === $target_client && $this->config->get('add_eximport', false))
-		{
-			$headers[] = 'use PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\IOFactory;';
-			$headers[] = 'use PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\Spreadsheet;';
-			$headers[] = 'use PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\Writer\Xlsx;';
-		}
-	}
 }
 

libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla/src/Componentbuilder/Compiler/Power/Autoloader.php

@@ -51,6 +51,14 @@ class Autoloader
 	 */
 	protected Content $content;
 
+	/**
+	 * Installer Class Autoloader
+	 *
+	 * @var    string
+	 * @since 5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected string $installerhelper = '';
+
 	/**
 	 * Helper Class Autoloader
 	 *
@@ -77,6 +85,7 @@ class Autoloader
 		// reset all autoloaders power placeholders
 		$this->content->set('ADMIN_POWER_HELPER', '');
 		$this->content->set('SITE_POWER_HELPER', '');
+		$this->content->set('INSTALLER_POWER_HELPER', '');
 		$this->content->set('PLUGIN_POWER_AUTOLOADER', '');
 		$this->content->set('SITE_PLUGIN_POWER_AUTOLOADER', '');
 		$this->content->set('POWER_AUTOLOADER', '');
@@ -89,6 +98,7 @@ class Autoloader
 		$this->content->set('SITE_TWO_POWER_AUTOLOADER', '');
 		$this->content->set('SITE_THREE_POWER_AUTOLOADER', '');
 		$this->content->set('SITE_FOUR_POWER_AUTOLOADER', '');
+		$this->content->set('INSTALLER_POWER_AUTOLOADER_ARRAY', '');
 	}
 
 	/**
@@ -118,6 +128,9 @@ class Autoloader
 		// to add to custom files
 		$this->content->add('POWER_AUTOLOADER', $this->getAutoloaderFile(0));
 		$this->content->add('SITE_POWER_AUTOLOADER', $this->getAutoloaderFile(0, 'JPATH_SITE'));
+
+		// to add to install file
+		$this->content->add('INSTALLER_POWER_AUTOLOADER_ARRAY', $this->getAutoloaderInstallArray());
 	}
 
 	/**
@@ -147,20 +160,23 @@ class Autoloader
 			uksort($this->power->namespace, fn($a, $b) => strlen((string) $b) - strlen((string) $a));
 
 			// load to admin helper class
-			$this->content->add('ADMIN_POWER_HELPER', $this->getHelperAutoloader());
+			$this->content->add('ADMIN_POWER_HELPER', $this->getAutoloaderCode());
 
 			// load to site helper class if needed
-			$this->content->add('SITE_POWER_HELPER', $this->getHelperAutoloader());
+			$this->content->add('SITE_POWER_HELPER', $this->getAutoloaderCode());
+
+			// load to installer helper class if needed
+			$this->content->add('INSTALLER_POWER_HELPER', $this->getAutoloaderInstallerCode());
 		}
 	}
 
 	/**
-	 * Get helper autoloader code
+	 * Get autoloader code
 	 *
 	 * @return string
 	 * @since 3.2.0
 	 */
-	private function getHelperAutoloader(): string
+	private function getAutoloaderCode(): string
 	{
 		// check if it was already build
 		if (!empty($this->helper))
@@ -172,13 +188,13 @@ class Autoloader
 		$code = [];
 
 		// add the composer stuff here
-		if (($script = $this->getComposer(0)) !== null)
+		if (($script = $this->getComposer()) !== null)
 		{
 			$code[] = $script;
 		}
 
 		// get the helper autoloader
-		if (($script = $this->getAutoloader(0)) !== null)
+		if (($script = $this->getAutoloader()) !== null)
 		{
 			$code[] = $script;
 		}
@@ -203,7 +219,7 @@ class Autoloader
 	 */
 	private function getAutoloaderFile(int $tabSpace, string $area = 'JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR'): ?string
 	{
-		// we start building the autoloaded file loader
+		// we start building the autoloader file loader
 		$autoload_file = [];
 		$autoload_file[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . '//'
 			. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . " The power autoloader for this project ($area) area.";
@@ -221,23 +237,21 @@ class Autoloader
 	/**
 	 * Get autoloader code
 	 *
-	 * @param int    $tabSpace   The dynamic tab spacer
-	 *
 	 * @return string|null
 	 * @since 3.2.0
 	 */
-	private function getAutoloader(int $tabSpace): ?string
+	private function getAutoloader(): ?string
 	{
 		if (($size = ArrayHelper::check($this->power->namespace)) > 0)
 		{
 			// we start building the spl_autoload_register function call
 			$autoload_method = [];
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' register additional namespace';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . 'spl_autoload_register(function ($class) {';
+			$autoload_method[] = 'spl_autoload_register(function ($class) {';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' project-specific base directories and namespace prefix';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '$search = [';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$search = [';
 
 			// counter to manage the comma in the actual array
 			$counter = 1;
@@ -246,63 +260,63 @@ class Autoloader
 				// don't add the ending comma on last value
 				if ($size == $counter)
 				{
-					$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . "'" . $this->config->get('jcb_powers_path', 'libraries/jcb_powers') . "/$base_dir' => '" . implode('\\\\', $prefix) . "'";
+					$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . "'" . $this->config->get('jcb_powers_path', 'libraries/jcb_powers') . "/$base_dir' => '" . implode('\\\\', $prefix) . "'";
 				}
 				else
 				{
-					$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . "'" . $this->config->get('jcb_powers_path', 'libraries/jcb_powers') . "/$base_dir' => '" . implode('\\\\', $prefix) . "',";
+					$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . "'" . $this->config->get('jcb_powers_path', 'libraries/jcb_powers') . "/$base_dir' => '" . implode('\\\\', $prefix) . "',";
 				}
 				$counter++;
 			}
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '];';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '];';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '// Start the search and load if found';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '// Start the search and load if found';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '$found = false;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$found = false;';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '$found_base_dir = "";';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$found_base_dir = "";';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '$found_len = 0;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$found_len = 0;';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . 'foreach ($search as $base_dir => $prefix)';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . 'foreach ($search as $base_dir => $prefix)';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '{';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '{';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' does the class use the namespace prefix?';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . '$len = strlen($prefix);';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '$len = strlen($prefix);';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . 'if (strncmp($prefix, $class, $len) === 0)';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . 'if (strncmp($prefix, $class, $len) === 0)';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . '{';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '{';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(3) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' we have a match so load the values';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(3) . '$found = true;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '$found = true;';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(3) . '$found_base_dir = $base_dir;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '$found_base_dir = $base_dir;';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(3) . '$found_len = $len;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '$found_len = $len;';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(3) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' done here';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(3) . 'break;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . 'break;';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . '}';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '}';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '}';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '}';
 
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' check if we found a match';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . 'if (!$found)';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . 'if (!$found)';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '{';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '{';
 
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' not found so move to the next registered autoloader';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . 'return;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . 'return;';
 
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '}';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '}';
 
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' get the relative class name';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '$relative_class = substr($class, $found_len);';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$relative_class = substr($class, $found_len);';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' replace the namespace prefix with the base directory, replace namespace';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '// separators with directory separators in the relative class name, append';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '// separators with directory separators in the relative class name, append';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '// with .php';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '// with .php';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . "\$file = JPATH_ROOT . '/' . \$found_base_dir . '/src' . str_replace('\\\\', '/', \$relative_class) . '.php';";
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . "\$file = JPATH_ROOT . '/' . \$found_base_dir . '/src' . str_replace('\\\\', '/', \$relative_class) . '.php';";
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '//'
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
 				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' if the file exists, require it';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . 'if (file_exists($file))';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . 'if (file_exists($file))';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '{';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '{';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(2) . 'require $file;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . 'require $file;';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . '}';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '}';
-			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . '});';
+			$autoload_method[] = '});';
 
 			return implode(PHP_EOL, $autoload_method);
 		}
@@ -313,12 +327,10 @@ class Autoloader
 	/**
 	 * Get the composer autoloader routine
 	 *
-	 * @param int    $tabSpace    The dynamic tab spacer
-	 *
 	 * @return string|null
 	 * @since 3.2.0
 	 */
-	private function getComposer(int $tabSpace): ?string
+	private function getComposer(): ?string
 	{
 		if (ArrayHelper::check($this->power->composer))
 		{
@@ -332,11 +344,11 @@ class Autoloader
 				// don't add the ending comma on last value
 				if (empty($add_once[$access_point]))
 				{
-					$composer_routine[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . "\$composer_autoloader = JPATH_LIBRARIES . '/$access_point';";
+					$composer_routine[] = "\$composer_autoloader = JPATH_LIBRARIES . '/$access_point';";
-					$composer_routine[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . 'if (file_exists($composer_autoloader))';
+					$composer_routine[] = 'if (file_exists($composer_autoloader))';
-					$composer_routine[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . "{";
+					$composer_routine[] = "{";
-					$composer_routine[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . Indent::_(1) . 'require_once $composer_autoloader;';
+					$composer_routine[] = Indent::_(1) . 'require_once $composer_autoloader;';
-					$composer_routine[] = Indent::_($tabSpace) . "}";
+					$composer_routine[] = "}";
 
 					$add_once[$access_point] = true;
 				}
@@ -345,12 +357,209 @@ class Autoloader
 			// this is just about the [autoloader or autoloaders] in the comment ;)
 			if (count($add_once) == 1)
 			{
-				array_unshift($composer_routine, Indent::_($tabSpace) . '//'
+				array_unshift($composer_routine, '//'
 					. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' add the autoloader for the composer classes');
 			}
 			else
 			{
-				array_unshift($composer_routine, Indent::_($tabSpace) . '//'
+				array_unshift($composer_routine, '//'
+					. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' add the autoloaders for the composer classes');
+			}
+
+			return implode(PHP_EOL, $composer_routine);
+		}
+
+		return null;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get autoloaders for install file
+	 *
+	 * @return string
+	 * @since 5.0.2
+	 */
+	private function getAutoloaderInstallArray(): string
+	{
+		// we start building the autoloader file loader
+		$autoload_file = [];
+		$autoload_file[] = PHP_EOL . Indent::_(3) . "__DIR__ . '/" .
+			$this->config->get('component_installer_autoloader_path', 'ERROR') . "',";
+		$autoload_file[] = Indent::_(3) . "JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR . '/components/com_"
+			. $this->config->get('component_code_name', 'ERROR') . '/'
+			. $this->config->get('component_autoloader_path', 'ERROR') . "'" . PHP_EOL . Indent::_(2);
+
+		return implode(PHP_EOL, $autoload_file);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get installer autoloader code
+	 *
+	 * @return string
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 */
+	private function getAutoloaderInstallerCode(): string
+	{
+		// check if it was already build
+		if (!empty($this->installerhelper))
+		{
+			return $this->installerhelper;
+		}
+
+		// load the code
+		$code = [];
+
+		// add the composer stuff here
+		// if (($script = $this->getInstallerComposer()) !== null)
+		// {
+			// $code[] = $script;
+		// }
+
+		// get the helper autoloader
+		if (($script = $this->getInstallerAutoloader()) !== null)
+		{
+			$code[] = $script;
+		}
+
+		// if we have any
+		if (!empty($code))
+		{
+			$this->installerhelper = PHP_EOL . PHP_EOL . implode(PHP_EOL . PHP_EOL, $code);
+		}
+
+		return $this->installerhelper;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get autoloader code
+	 *
+	 *
+	 * @return string|null
+	 * @since 3.2.0
+	 */
+	private function getInstallerAutoloader(): ?string
+	{
+		if (($size = ArrayHelper::check($this->power->namespace)) > 0)
+		{
+			// we start building the spl_autoload_register function call
+			$autoload_method = [];
+			$autoload_method[] = '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' register additional namespace';
+			$autoload_method[] = 'spl_autoload_register(function ($class) {';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' project-specific base directories and namespace prefix';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$search = [';
+
+			// counter to manage the comma in the actual array
+			$counter = 1;
+			foreach ($this->power->namespace as $base_dir => $prefix)
+			{
+				// don't add the ending comma on last value
+				if ($size == $counter)
+				{
+					$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . "'" . $this->config->get('jcb_powers_path', 'libraries/jcb_powers') . "/$base_dir' => '" . implode('\\\\', $prefix) . "'";
+				}
+				else
+				{
+					$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . "'" . $this->config->get('jcb_powers_path', 'libraries/jcb_powers') . "/$base_dir' => '" . implode('\\\\', $prefix) . "',";
+				}
+				$counter++;
+			}
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '];';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '// Start the search and load if found';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$found = false;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$found_base_dir = "";';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$found_len = 0;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . 'foreach ($search as $base_dir => $prefix)';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '{';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' does the class use the namespace prefix?';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '$len = strlen($prefix);';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . 'if (strncmp($prefix, $class, $len) === 0)';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '{';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' we have a match so load the values';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '$found = true;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '$found_base_dir = $base_dir;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '$found_len = $len;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' done here';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(3) . 'break;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '}';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '}';
+
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' check if we found a match';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . 'if (!$found)';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '{';
+
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' not found so move to the next registered autoloader';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . 'return;';
+
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '}';
+
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' get the relative class name';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '$relative_class = substr($class, $found_len);';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' replace the namespace prefix with the base directory, replace namespace';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '// separators with directory separators in the relative class name, append';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '// with .php';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . "\$file = __DIR__ . '/' . \$found_base_dir . '/src' . str_replace('\\\\', '/', \$relative_class) . '.php';";
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '//'
+				. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' if the file exists, require it';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . 'if (file_exists($file))';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '{';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(2) . 'require $file;';
+			$autoload_method[] = Indent::_(1) . '}';
+			$autoload_method[] = '});';
+
+			return implode(PHP_EOL, $autoload_method);
+		}
+
+		return null;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get the composer autoloader routine (NOT READY)
+	 *
+	 *
+	 * @return string|null
+	 * @since 3.2.0
+	 */
+	private function getInstallerComposer(): ?string
+	{
+		if (ArrayHelper::check($this->power->composer))
+		{
+			// load the composer routine
+			$composer_routine = [];
+
+			// counter to manage the comma in the actual array
+			$add_once = [];
+			foreach ($this->power->composer as $access_point)
+			{
+				// don't add the ending comma on last value
+				if (empty($add_once[$access_point]))
+				{
+					$composer_routine[] = "\$composer_autoloader = __DIR__ . '/libraries/$access_point';";
+					$composer_routine[] = 'if (file_exists($composer_autoloader))';
+					$composer_routine[] = "{";
+					$composer_routine[] = Indent::_(1) . 'require_once $composer_autoloader;';
+					$composer_routine[] = "}";
+
+					$add_once[$access_point] = true;
+				}
+			}
+
+			// this is just about the [autoloader or autoloaders] in the comment ;)
+			if (count($add_once) == 1)
+			{
+				array_unshift($composer_routine, '//'
+					. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' add the autoloader for the composer classes');
+			}
+			else
+			{
+				array_unshift($composer_routine, '//'
 					. Line::_(__Line__, __Class__) . ' add the autoloaders for the composer classes');
 			}
 

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

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+<?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;
+
+
+use VDM\Joomla\Interfaces\PHPConfigurationCheckerInterface;
+use VDM\Joomla\Abstraction\PHPConfigurationChecker as ExtendingPHPConfigurationChecker;
+
+
+/**
+ * Componentbuilder PHP Configuration Checker
+ * 
+ * @since 3.2.2
+ */
+final class PHPConfigurationChecker extends ExtendingPHPConfigurationChecker implements PHPConfigurationCheckerInterface
+{
+	/**
+	 * The upload max filesize value
+	 *
+	 * @var    string
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  string $upload_max_filesize = '128M';
+
+	/**
+	 * The post max size value
+	 *
+	 * @var    string
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  string $post_max_size = '128M';
+
+	/**
+	 * The max execution time value
+	 *
+	 * @var    int
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  int $max_execution_time = 60;
+
+	/**
+	 * The max input vars value
+	 *
+	 * @var    int
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  int $max_input_vars = 7000;
+
+	/**
+	 * The max input time value
+	 *
+	 * @var    int
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  int $max_input_time = 60;
+
+	/**
+	 * The memory limit value
+	 *
+	 * @var    string
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	protected  string $memory_limit = '256M';
+
+	/**
+	 * Constructor.
+	 *
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 */
+	public function __construct($app = null)
+	{
+		parent::__construct($app);
+
+		// set the required PHP Configures
+		$this->set('environment.name', 'Componentbuilder environment');
+		$this->set('environment.wiki_url', 'git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder/wiki/PHP-Settings');
+	}
+}
+

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

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+<?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;
+
+
+/**
+ * PHP Configuration Checker
+ * 
+ * @since 5.0.2
+ */
+interface PHPConfigurationCheckerInterface
+{
+	/**
+	 * Check that the required configurations are set for PHP
+	 *
+	 * @return void
+	 * @since  5.0.2
+	 **/
+	public function run(): void;
+}
+

script.php

@@ -23,12 +23,15 @@ use VDM\Joomla\FOF\Encrypt\AES;
 use VDM\Joomla\Utilities\StringHelper;
 use VDM\Joomla\Utilities\JsonHelper;
 use VDM\Joomla\Utilities\ArrayHelper;
+use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\PHPConfigurationChecker;
 use VDM\Joomla\Componentbuilder\Table\SchemaChecker;
 use VDM\Joomla\Utilities\GetHelper;
 HTML::_('bootstrap.renderModal');
 
 /**
  * Script File of Componentbuilder Component
+ *
+ * @since   1.5.0
  */
 class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 {
@@ -36,6 +39,7 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 	 * Constructor
 	 *
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function __construct(ComponentAdapter $parent) {}
 
@@ -45,6 +49,7 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function install(ComponentAdapter $parent) {}
 
@@ -52,6 +57,8 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 	 * Called on uninstallation
 	 *
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
+	 *
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function uninstall(ComponentAdapter $parent)
 	{
@@ -5973,6 +5980,7 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function update(ComponentAdapter $parent){}
 
@@ -5983,6 +5991,7 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function preflight($type, ComponentAdapter $parent)
 	{
@@ -6457,15 +6466,21 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 				$this->removeFolder($cleaner);
 			}
 
-			// Check that the required configuration are set for PHP
+			// Check that the PHP configurations are sufficient 
-			$this->phpConfigurationCheck($app);
+			if ($this->classExists(PHPConfigurationChecker::class))
+			{
+				(new PHPConfigurationChecker())->run();
+			}
 		}
 		// do any install needed
 		if ($type === 'install')
 		{
 
-			// Check that the required configuration are set for PHP
+			// Check that the PHP configurations are sufficient 
-			$this->phpConfigurationCheck($app);
+			if ($this->classExists(PHPConfigurationChecker::class))
+			{
+				(new PHPConfigurationChecker())->run();
+			}
 		}
 		// check if the PHPExcel stuff is still around
 		if (File::exists(JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR . '/components/com_componentbuilder/helpers/PHPExcel.php'))
@@ -6485,6 +6500,7 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 	 * @param   ComponentAdapter  $parent  The object responsible for running this script
 	 *
 	 * @return  boolean  True on success
+	 * @since   1.5.0
 	 */
 	public function postflight($type, ComponentAdapter $parent)
 	{
@@ -9985,7 +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 3.2.3-alpha2 Was Successful! Let us know if anything is not working as expected.</h3></div>';
+				<h3>Upgrade to Version 3.2.3-alpha3 Was Successful! Let us know if anything is not working as expected.</h3></div>';
 
 			// Set db if not set already.
 			if (!isset($db))
@@ -11861,130 +11877,31 @@ class Com_ComponentbuilderInstallerScript
 	 */
 	protected function classExists(string $className): bool
 	{
-		if (!class_exists($className, true))
+		if (class_exists($className, true))
 		{
-			// The power autoloader for this project (JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR) area.
-			$power_autoloader = JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR . '/components/com_componentbuilder/helpers/powerloader.php';
-			if (file_exists($power_autoloader))
-			{
-				require_once $power_autoloader;
-			}
-
-			// Check again if the class now exists after requiring the autoloader
-			if (!class_exists($className, true))
-			{
-				return false;
-			}
-		}
 			return true;
 		}
 
-	/**
+		// Autoloaders to check
-	 * Define the required limits with specific messages for success and warning scenarios
+		$autoloaders = [
-	 *
+			__DIR__ . '/script_powerloader.php',
-	 * @var array
+			JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR . '/components/com_componentbuilder/helpers/powerloader.php'
-	 * @since 3.2.1
-	 */
-	protected array $requiredPHPConfigs = [
-		'upload_max_filesize' => [
-			'value'   => '128M',
-			'success' => 'The upload_max_filesize is appropriately set to handle large files, which is essential for uploading substantial components and media.',
-			'warning' => 'The current upload_max_filesize may not support large file uploads effectively, potentially causing failures during component installation.'
-		],
-		'post_max_size' => [
-			'value'   => '128M',
-			'success' => 'The post_max_size setting is sufficient to manage large data submissions, ensuring smooth data processing within forms and uploads.',
-			'warning' => 'An insufficient post_max_size can lead to truncated data submissions, affecting form functionality and data integrity.'
-		],
-		'max_execution_time' => [
-			'value'   => 60,
-			'success' => 'Max execution time is set high enough to execute complex operations without premature termination, which is crucial for lengthy operations.',
-			'warning' => 'A low max execution time could lead to script timeouts, especially during intensive operations, which might interrupt execution and cause failures during the compiling of a large extension.'
-		],
-		'max_input_vars' => [
-			'value'   => 7000,
-			'success' => 'The max_input_vars setting supports a high number of input variables, facilitating complex forms and detailed component configurations.',
-			'warning' => 'Too few max_input_vars may result in lost data during processing complex forms, which can lead to incomplete configurations and operational issues.'
-		],
-		'max_input_time' => [
-			'value'   => 60,
-			'success' => 'Max input time is adequate for processing inputs efficiently during high-load operations, ensuring no premature timeouts.',
-			'warning' => 'An insufficient max input time could result in incomplete data processing during input-heavy operations, potentially leading to errors and data loss.'
-		],
-		'memory_limit' => [
-			'value'   => '256M',
-			'success' => 'The memory limit is set high to accommodate extensive operations and data processing, which enhances overall performance and stability.',
-			'warning' => 'A low memory limit can lead to frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly when processing large amounts of data or complex calculations.'
-		]
 		];
 
-	/**
+		foreach ($autoloaders as $autoloader)
-	 * Helper function to convert PHP INI memory values to bytes
-	 *
-	 * @param  string  $value     The value to convert
-	 *
-	 * @return int   The bytes value
-	 * @since 3.2.1
-	 */
-	protected function convertToBytes(string $value): int
 		{
-		$value = trim($value);
+			if (file_exists($autoloader))
-		$lastChar = strtolower($value[strlen($value) - 1]);
+			{
-		$numValue = substr($value, 0, -1);
+				require_once $autoloader;
 
-		switch ($lastChar)
+				if (class_exists($className, true))
 				{
-			case 'g':
+					return true;
-				return $numValue * 1024 * 1024 * 1024;
+				}
-			case 'm':
-				return $numValue * 1024 * 1024;
-			case 'k':
-				return $numValue * 1024;
-			default:
-				return (int) $value;
 			}
 		}
 
-	/**
+		return false;
-	 * Check that the required configurations are set for PHP
-	 *
-	 * @param  $app  The application
-	 *
-	 * @return void
-	 * @since 3.2.1
-	 */
-	protected function phpConfigurationCheck($app): void
-	{
-		$showHelp = false;
-
-		// Check each configuration and provide detailed feedback
-		foreach ($this->requiredPHPConfigs as $configName => $configDetails)
-		{
-			$currentValue = ini_get($configName);
-			if ($currentValue === false)
-			{
-				$app->enqueueMessage("Error: Unable to retrieve current setting for '{$configName}'.", 'error');
-				continue;
-			}
-
-			$isMemoryValue = strpbrk($configDetails['value'], 'KMG') !== false;
-			$requiredValueBytes = $isMemoryValue ? $this->convertToBytes($configDetails['value']) : (int) $configDetails['value'];
-			$currentValueBytes = $isMemoryValue ? $this->convertToBytes($currentValue) : (int) $currentValue;
-			$conditionMet = $currentValueBytes >= $requiredValueBytes;
-
-			$messageType = $conditionMet ? 'message' : 'warning';
-			$messageText = $conditionMet ? 
-				"Success: {$configName} is set to {$currentValue}. " . $configDetails['success'] :
-				"Warning: {$configName} configuration should be at least {$configDetails['value']} but is currently {$currentValue}. " . $configDetails['warning'];
-			$showHelp = ($showHelp || $messageType === 'warning') ? true : false;
-			$app->enqueueMessage($messageText, $messageType);
-		}
-
-		if ($showHelp)
-		{
-			$app->enqueueMessage('To optimize your Joomla Component Builder (JCB) development environment, specific PHP settings must be enhanced.<br>These settings are crucial for ensuring the successful installation and compilation of extensions.<br>We\'ve identified that certain configurations currently do not meet the recommended standards.<br>To adjust these settings and prevent potential issues, please consult our detailed guide available at <a href="https://git.vdm.dev/joomla/Component-Builder/wiki/PHP-Settings" target="_blank">JCB PHP Settings Wiki</a>.
-', 'notice');
-		}
 	}
 
 	/**

script_powerloader.php

@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+<?php
+/**
+ * @package    Joomla.Component.Builder
+ *
+ * @created    30th April, 2015
+ * @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
+ */
+
+// No direct access to this file
+defined('_JEXEC') or die;
+
+// register additional namespace
+spl_autoload_register(function ($class) {
+	// project-specific base directories and namespace prefix
+	$search = [
+		'libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla.Gitea' => 'VDM\\Joomla\\Gitea',
+		'libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla.FOF' => 'VDM\\Joomla\\FOF',
+		'libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Joomla' => 'VDM\\Joomla',
+		'libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Minify' => 'VDM\\Minify',
+		'libraries/vendor_jcb/VDM.Psr' => 'VDM\\Psr'
+	];
+	// Start the search and load if found
+	$found = false;
+	$found_base_dir = "";
+	$found_len = 0;
+	foreach ($search as $base_dir => $prefix)
+	{
+		// does the class use the namespace prefix?
+		$len = strlen($prefix);
+		if (strncmp($prefix, $class, $len) === 0)
+		{
+			// we have a match so load the values
+			$found = true;
+			$found_base_dir = $base_dir;
+			$found_len = $len;
+			// done here
+			break;
+		}
+	}
+	// check if we found a match
+	if (!$found)
+	{
+		// not found so move to the next registered autoloader
+		return;
+	}
+	// get the relative class name
+	$relative_class = substr($class, $found_len);
+	// replace the namespace prefix with the base directory, replace namespace
+	// separators with directory separators in the relative class name, append
+	// with .php
+	$file = __DIR__ . '/' . $found_base_dir . '/src' . str_replace('\\', '/', $relative_class) . '.php';
+	// if the file exists, require it
+	if (file_exists($file))
+	{
+		require $file;
+	}
+});