phpgt/Database

Work with JsonObjects

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#380 opened on Feb 27, 2026

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Description

Following on from #377 I would like to be able to pass GT/JsonObject instances into the database without having to cast them or call json_encode.

JsonObject already has a toString method, so this might already work, but it's untested so we need to get the unit tests in there anyway.

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Implement support for GT/JsonObject instances in database operations, ensuring proper serialization, and add unit tests.
Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
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Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Fresh
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Clear
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75