Guides
Schedule Patterns
Learn how to define recurring schedules and time periods.
Schedule Patterns
Recurrence
Zap supports flexible recurrence patterns.
$schedule = Zap::for($doctor)
->named('Office Hours')
->availability();
// Daily
$schedule->daily()->from('2025-01-01')->to('2025-12-31');
// Weekly (specific days)
$schedule->weekly(['monday', 'wednesday', 'friday'])->forYear(2025);
// Monthly
$schedule->monthly(['day_of_month' => 1])->forYear(2025);
Date Ranges
Define the validity period of a schedule.
$schedule = Zap::for($doctor)
->named('Office Hours')
->availability();
// Single date
$schedule->from('2025-01-15');
// Date range
$schedule->from('2025-01-01')->to('2025-12-31');
// Alternative syntax
$schedule->between('2025-01-01', '2025-12-31');
// Entire year shortcut
$schedule->forYear(2025);
Time Periods
Define the time slots within a day.
$schedule = Zap::for($doctor)
->named('Office Hours')
->availability();
// Single period
$schedule->addPeriod('09:00', '17:00');
// Multiple periods (split shifts)
$schedule->addPeriod('09:00', '12:00');
$schedule->addPeriod('14:00', '17:00');