# FatEcto: Supercharge Your Ecto Queries with Ease! 🚀
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## Description
FatEcto is an Elixir package designed to make your life easier when working with Ecto. It simplifies query building, filtering, sorting, and pagination—so you can focus on what truly matters: building amazing applications. With FatEcto, writing complex repeating queries becomes effortless, flexible, and powerful! 💪
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## Installation
Add `fat_ecto` to your list of dependencies in `mix.exs`:
```elixir
def deps do
[
# Check https://hexdocs.pm/fat_ecto for the latest version
{:fat_ecto, "~> 1.2"}
]
end
```
Then, run `mix deps.get` to install the package.
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## Features & Modules
### 🛠FatEcto.Query.Dynamics.Buildable – Dynamic Filtering Made Easy
Tired of writing repetitive query filters? The `Whereable` module lets you dynamically filter records using flexible conditions passed from your web or mobile clients—with little to no effort! And the best part? You stay in control. 🚀
#### Usage
```elixir
defmodule FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder do
use FatEcto.Query.Dynamics.Buildable,
filterable: [
id: ["$EQUAL", "$NOT_EQUAL"]
],
overrideable: ["name", "phone"],
ignoreable: [
name: ["%%", "", [], nil],
phone: ["%%", "", [], nil]
]
import Ecto.Query
@impl true
# You can implement override_buildable for your custom filters
def override_buildable("name", "$ILIKE", value) do
dynamic([r], ilike(fragment("(?)::TEXT", r.name), ^value))
end
def override_buildable(_field, _operator, _value), do: nil
end
```
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#### Example Usage
Here are some practical examples of how to use `FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder` to dynamically build queries:
##### Example 1: Basic Filtering by ID
```elixir
# Filter hospitals with ID equal to 1
params = %{"id" => %{"$EQUAL" => 1}}
dynamics = FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder.build(params)
# Use the dynamics in a query
import Ecto.Query
query = where(FatEcto.FatHospital, ^dynamics)
# Resulting query:
# from(h in FatEcto.FatHospital, where: h.id == 1)
```
##### Example 2: Case-Insensitive Name Search
```elixir
# Filter hospitals with names containing "St. Mary"
params = %{"name" => %{"$ILIKE" => "%St. Mary%"}}
dynamics = FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder.build(params)
# Use the dynamics in a query
import Ecto.Query
query = where(FatEcto.FatHospital, ^dynamics)
# Resulting query:
# from(h in FatEcto.FatHospital, where: ilike(fragment("(?)::TEXT", h.name), ^"%St. Mary%"))
```
##### Example 3: Combining Multiple Filters
```elixir
# Filter hospitals with ID not equal to 2 AND name containing "General"
params = %{
"id" => %{"$NOT_EQUAL" => 2},
"name" => %{"$ILIKE" => "%General%"}
}
dynamics = FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder.build(params)
# Use the dynamics in a query
import Ecto.Query
query = where(FatEcto.FatHospital, ^dynamics)
# Resulting query:
# from(h in FatEcto.FatHospital, where: h.id != 2 and ilike(fragment("(?)::TEXT", h.name), ^"%General%"))
```
##### Example 4: Ignoring Empty or Invalid Values
```elixir
# Filter hospitals with a name, but ignore empty or invalid values
params = %{"name" => %{"$ILIKE" => "%%"}} # Empty value is ignored
dynamics = FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder.build(params)
# Use the dynamics in a query
import Ecto.Query
query = where(FatEcto.FatHospital, ^dynamics)
# Resulting query:
# from(h in FatEcto.FatHospital) # No filtering applied for name
```
##### Example 5: Even Complex Nested conditions
```elixir
# Filter hospitals with a name, but ignore empty or invalid values
params = %{
"$OR" => [
%{
"name" => %{"$ILIKE" => "%John%"},
"$OR" => %{"rating" => %{"$GT" => 18}, "location" => "New York"}
},
%{
"start_date" => "2023-01-01",
"$AND" => [
%{"rating" => %{"$GT" => 4}},
%{"email" => "fat_ecto@example.com"}
]
}
]
}
dynamics = DoctorFilter.build(params)
# Resulting dynamic:
dynamic(
[q],
((q.location == ^"New York" or q.rating > ^18) and ilike(fragment("(?)::TEXT", q.name), ^"%John%")) or
(q.rating > ^4 and q.email == ^"fat_ecto@example.com" and q.start_date == ^"2023-01-01")
)
# You can now apply the result on where just like above examples
```
##### Example 6: Global Configuration for Default Dynamics
Configure FatEcto to return `dynamic([q], true)` instead of `nil` when no filters are applied:
```elixir
# config/config.exs
config :fat_ecto, :default_dynamic, :return_true
# Now all Buildable modules return dynamic([q], true) when filters are empty
dynamics = FatEcto.HospitalBuilder.build(%{})
# Returns: dynamic([q], true) instead of nil
```
##### Example 7: Filtering on Joined Associations
Use nested `filterable` to filter on joined tables. The nested key (e.g., `doctors:`) becomes the expected `as:` binding name in your query.
```elixir
defmodule FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder do
use FatEcto.Query.Dynamics.Buildable,
filterable: [
name: ["$ILIKE"], # Direct filter on hospitals table
doctors: [ # Join filter: fields use :doctors binding
specialty: ["$EQUAL"],
rating: ["$GTE"]
]
]
def override_buildable(_field, _operator, _value), do: nil
end
import Ecto.Query
# Filter params use field names directly - "specialty" maps to :doctors binding
# because it's defined under `doctors:` in filterable config
params = %{"name" => %{"$ILIKE" => "%General%"}, "specialty" => %{"$EQUAL" => "Cardiology"}}
dynamics = FatEcto.HospitalDynamicsBuilder.build(params)
# Query must include the join with matching `as:` binding
FatEcto.FatHospital
|> join(:inner, [h], d in assoc(h, :doctors), as: :doctors)
|> where(^dynamics)
|> Repo.all()
```
##### Example 8: Field Aliases (Renaming API Fields)
When joined tables share the same field name (e.g., both `hospitals` and `doctors` have `name`), you can use aliases to expose them under different API names. Use the `{:schema_field, operators}` tuple syntax:
```elixir
defmodule MyApp.HospitalFilter do
use FatEcto.Query.Dynamics.Buildable,
filterable: [
name: ["$ILIKE", "$EQUAL"], # hospital's own name
doctors: [
doctor_name: {:name, ["$ILIKE"]}, # "doctor_name" in API -> :name in DB
rating: ["$GTE", "$LTE"]
]
],
default_dynamic: :return_true
def override_buildable(_field, _operator, _value), do: nil
end
# Now the API can filter both names without conflict
params = %{
"name" => %{"$EQUAL" => "City Hospital"},
"doctor_name" => %{"$ILIKE" => "%Smith%"}
}
dynamics = MyApp.HospitalFilter.build(params)
Hospital
|> join(:left, [h], d in assoc(h, :doctors), as: :doctors)
|> where(^dynamics)
|> Repo.all()
# Generates: WHERE h.name = 'City Hospital' AND d.name ILIKE '%Smith%'
```
---
### 🔄 FatEcto.Sort.Sortable – Effortless Sorting
Sorting should be simple—and with `Sortable`, it is! Your frontend can send sorting parameters, and FatEcto will seamlessly generate the right sorting queries, allowing you to build powerful, customizable sorting logic without breaking a sweat. 😎
#### Usage of FatSortable
```elixir
defmodule Fat.SortQuery do
import Ecto.Query
use FatEcto.Sort.Sortable,
sortable: [id: "$ASC", email: "*", name: ["$ASC", "$DESC"]],
overrideable: ["custom_field"]
@impl true
def override_sortable("custom_field", "$DESC") do
{:desc, dynamic([u], fragment("?->>'custom_field'", u.metadata))}
end
def override_sortable(_field, _operator), do: nil
end
```
##### Sort Aliases
Just like Buildable, you can alias sort field names using the `{:schema_field, directions}` tuple:
```elixir
defmodule MyApp.HospitalSort do
use FatEcto.Sort.Sortable,
sortable: [
id: "*",
hospital_name: {:name, ["$ASC", "$DESC"]} # "hospital_name" in API -> :name in DB
]
end
order = MyApp.HospitalSort.build(%{"hospital_name" => "$ASC"})
# Generates: ORDER BY h.name ASC
```
##### Sorting on Joined Tables
Use nested keyword lists to sort on fields from joined associations — same syntax as Buildable join filters:
```elixir
defmodule MyApp.HospitalSort do
use FatEcto.Sort.Sortable,
sortable: [
name: "*",
doctors: [
doctor_name: {:name, "*"}, # alias on joined table
rating: ["$ASC", "$DESC"] # non-aliased join field
]
]
end
order = MyApp.HospitalSort.build(%{"doctor_name" => "$DESC", "rating" => "$ASC"})
Hospital
|> join(:left, [h], d in assoc(h, :doctors), as: :doctors)
|> order_by(^order)
|> Repo.all()
# Generates: ORDER BY d.name DESC, d.rating ASC
```
---
### 📌 FatEcto.Pagination.Paginator – Paginate Like a Pro
No more hassle with pagination! FatPaginator helps you paginate Ecto queries efficiently, keeping your APIs snappy and responsive.
#### Usage of FatPaginator
```elixir
defmodule Fat.MyPaginator do
use FatEcto.Pagination.V2Paginator,
default_limit: 10,
repo: FatEcto.Repo,
max_limit: 100
end
```
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## 🚀 Contributing
We love contributions! If you’d like to improve FatEcto, submit an issue or pull request. Let’s build something amazing together! 🔥
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## 📜 License
FatEcto is released under the MIT License.
📖 See the full documentation at [HexDocs](https://hexdocs.pm/fat_ecto/) for more details.
