Fix Laravel 9+ language directory structure

- Move language files from /src/resources/lang/ to /src/lang/
- Update ServiceProvider to support both Laravel 9+ and legacy structures
- Add backward compatibility for older Laravel versions
- Update publish commands to support both directory structures
- Resolves GitHub issue #151

This ensures compatibility with Laravel 9+ where the default language
directory has moved from /resources/lang to /lang, while maintaining
backward compatibility with older Laravel versions.

Author: KalimeroMK

LARAVEL9_LANG_FIX.md

@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+# Laravel 9+ Language Directory Fix
+
+## Problem
+In Laravel 9+, the default language directory has moved from `/resources/lang` to `/lang`. The Laravel Logger package was still using the old structure, which could cause confusion and conflicts.
+
+## Solution
+Updated the package to support both Laravel 9+ and older versions:
+
+### Changes Made:
+
+1. **Moved language files** from `/src/resources/lang/` to `/src/lang/`
+2. **Updated ServiceProvider** to detect and use the appropriate structure
+3. **Added backward compatibility** for older Laravel versions
+4. **Updated publish commands** to support both structures
+
+### ServiceProvider Updates:
+
+```php
+// Load translations from new Laravel 9+ structure if available, fallback to old structure
+if (is_dir(__DIR__.'/lang/')) {
+    $this->loadTranslationsFrom(__DIR__.'/lang/', 'LaravelLogger');
+} else {
+    $this->loadTranslationsFrom(__DIR__.'/resources/lang/', 'LaravelLogger');
+}
+```
+
+### Publishing Updates:
+
+```php
+// Publish language files to Laravel 9+ structure if available, fallback to old structure
+if (is_dir(__DIR__.'/lang/')) {
+    // Laravel 9+ structure
+    $this->publishes([
+        __DIR__.'/lang' => base_path('lang/vendor/'.$publishTag),
+    ], $publishTag);
+    
+    // Also publish to old structure for backward compatibility
+    $this->publishes([
+        __DIR__.'/lang' => base_path('resources/lang/vendor/'.$publishTag),
+    ], $publishTag.'-legacy');
+} else {
+    // Old structure fallback
+    $this->publishes([
+        __DIR__.'/resources/lang' => base_path('resources/lang/vendor/'.$publishTag),
+    ], $publishTag);
+}
+```
+
+## Benefits:
+
+- ✅ **Laravel 9+ Compatible** - Uses new `/lang` directory structure
+- ✅ **Backward Compatible** - Still works with older Laravel versions
+- ✅ **No Breaking Changes** - Existing installations continue to work
+- ✅ **Future Proof** - Ready for Laravel 10+ and beyond
+
+## Usage:
+
+### Laravel 9+ Projects:
+```bash
+php artisan vendor:publish --tag=LaravelLogger
+# Language files will be published to /lang/vendor/LaravelLogger/
+```
+
+### Legacy Laravel Projects:
+```bash
+php artisan vendor:publish --tag=LaravelLogger-legacy
+# Language files will be published to /resources/lang/vendor/LaravelLogger/
+```
+
+## References:
+- [Laravel 9 Language Directory Change](https://laravel.com/docs/9.x/upgrade#language-directory)
+- [GitHub Issue #151](https://github.com/jeremykenedy/laravel-logger/issues/151)
+- [Stack Overflow Discussion](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/71084830/laravel-9-app-upgraded-from-8-lang-directory-not-working-as-expected)

src/LaravelLoggerServiceProvider.php

@@ -54,7 +54,13 @@ class LaravelLoggerServiceProvider extends ServiceProvider
     public function boot(): void
     {
         $this->app['router']->middlewareGroup('activity', [LogActivity::class]);
-        $this->loadTranslationsFrom(__DIR__.'/resources/lang/', 'LaravelLogger');
+        
+        // Load translations from new Laravel 9+ structure if available, fallback to old structure
+        if (is_dir(__DIR__.'/lang/')) {
+            $this->loadTranslationsFrom(__DIR__.'/lang/', 'LaravelLogger');
+        } else {
+            $this->loadTranslationsFrom(__DIR__.'/resources/lang/', 'LaravelLogger');
+        }
     }
 
     /**
@@ -117,8 +123,22 @@ private function publishFiles(): void
             __DIR__.'/resources/views' => base_path('resources/views/vendor/'.$publishTag),
         ], $publishTag);
 
-        $this->publishes([
-            __DIR__.'/resources/lang' => base_path('resources/lang/vendor/'.$publishTag),
-        ], $publishTag);
+        // Publish language files to Laravel 9+ structure if available, fallback to old structure
+        if (is_dir(__DIR__.'/lang/')) {
+            // Laravel 9+ structure
+            $this->publishes([
+                __DIR__.'/lang' => base_path('lang/vendor/'.$publishTag),
+            ], $publishTag);
+            
+            // Also publish to old structure for backward compatibility
+            $this->publishes([
+                __DIR__.'/lang' => base_path('resources/lang/vendor/'.$publishTag),
+            ], $publishTag.'-legacy');
+        } else {
+            // Old structure fallback
+            $this->publishes([
+                __DIR__.'/resources/lang' => base_path('resources/lang/vendor/'.$publishTag),
+            ], $publishTag);
+        }
     }
 }