[5.5] Adds inline eloquent factory states

[jhoff]

Frequently with eloquent factory states, you only need to change one attribute to a scalar value. You often don't actually need to use Faker at all. This change allows you to simply pass an array as the 3rd argument instead of a closure.

Note: this is simply an addition of functionality. Closures still work as expected.

[browner12]

I'm mostly indifferent on this, but personally I don't see enough of a benefit for all the code changes and additions.

BTW, you don't need to pass in Faker, you can do a simple closure if it's not used.

[jhoff]

Sure, it's mostly a nice to have. When you have a factory that has multiple states, they add up quickly.

[browner12]

this might interest you.

https://github.com/Stydenet/Factory

in regards to this PR

#18829

[jerguslejko]

Once the short closure syntax is available in PHP, this will no longer be a concern.

[jhoff]

@jerguslejko While you're not wrong, considering the RFC is still 'under discussion', IF it actually makes it into the language, it's still multiple years out. I'm not holding my breath.

[taylorotwell]

Seems nice to me.