Migration from Version 3

This document details changes made between version 3 and version 4 that could affect end-users.

Interface Changes

The Laminas\Hydrator\Filter\FilterInterface::filter() method changed signature to accept an optional second argument:

namespace Laminas\Hydrator\Filter;

interface FilterInterface
{
    public function filter(string $property, ?object $instance = null) : bool;
}

The primary use case for this is when using anonymous objects, to facilitate reflection; the ClassMethodsHydrator, for instance, was updated to pass the $instance value only when an anonymous object is detected. All filter implementations have been updated to the new signature.

Filter Changes

All filters implementing Laminas\Hydrator\Filter\FilterInterface shipped with the package are now marked final. If you were previously extending these classes, you will need to copy and paste the implementations; if you feel there is a general-purpose use case for extending the class, please open a feature request to remove the final keyword on the specific implementation you are interested in.