collect.js is a dependency-free JavaScript library that provides a fluent, chainable interface for manipulating arrays and objects. It mirrors the Laravel Collection API, offering a consistent set of methods for data transformation across JavaScript and Laravel backend environments. The library stores collection data as plain arrays internally and supports fluent method chaining, where each method returns a new collection instance.
The library distinguishes itself by closely replicating the Laravel Collection API in JavaScript, mapping each PHP method to an equivalent JavaScript implementation with identical signatures and behavior. It supports callback-based filtering and transformation, dot-notation for accessing nested values, and a prototype extension mechanism for registering custom methods. This allows developers working across JavaScript and Laravel backends to use a consistent, familiar API for data processing.
collect.js provides a comprehensive set of operations for data manipulation, including filtering, sorting, grouping, aggregation, pagination, and set operations. It also includes debugging utilities for inspecting collection state during development. The library is designed as a straightforward utility for chaining array and object operations with a clean, expressive syntax.