symfony/http-client v7.0.6

The symfony/http-client is a versatile and potent PHP package that aids in the fetching of HTTP resources. This can either be carried out synchronously or asynchronously, depending on the unique requirements of your project. Its distinctive capabilities make it an appealing choice for PHP developers that require dependable HTTP client solutions. The symfony/http-client package strengthens the programming process with its robust framework.

The symfony/http-client package is fairly straightforward to use in your PHP projects. Firstly, you would need to install it via Composer - the PHP package management system, using the following command:

composer require symfony/http-client

Following this, to fetch a URL's content for instance, you would need to import and instantiate the HttpClient object and call the 'send' method. See the example below:

use Symfony\Component\HttpClient\HttpClient;

$client = HttpClient::create();
$response = $client->request('GET', 'https://www.example.com');

$statusCode = $response->getStatusCode();
$content = $response->getContent();

Another powerful feature of the symfony/http-client package is its support for asynchronous requests. This means that you can send many requests, and process their responses later when they are returned. Here's an example:

use Symfony\Component\HttpClient\HttpClient;

$client = HttpClient::create();
$responses = [];
for ($i = 0; $i < 10; $i++) {
    $responses[] = $client->request('GET', 'https://www.example.com?page='.$i);
}

foreach ($responses as $response) {
    // processing the responses only when they arrive
    echo $response->getContent();
}

This package also makes it convenient to handle exceptions, retries and timeouts.

You can find the documentation for the symfony/http-client package on the Symfony's official website. It provides a comprehensive view of all its features, methods, classes, and interfaces. The documentation covers everything from setup and basic usage to advanced features, and it’s a great resource for getting to know the package in depth. The symfony/http-client documentation is regularly updated and can serve as an invaluable resource for developers seeking guidance or experiencing issues with the package. For contributing or reporting issues related to this component, the Symfony main repository can be referred to.