<?php

namespace My\Project\Types;

use Doctrine\DBAL\Types\Type;
use Doctrine\DBAL\Platforms\AbstractPlatform;

/**
 * My custom datatype.
 */
class MyType extends Type
{
    public function getSqlDeclaration(array $fieldDeclaration, AbstractPlatform $platform)
    {
        // return the SQL used to create your column type. To create a portable column type, use the $platform.
    }

    public function convertToPHPValue($value)
    {
        // This is executed when the value is read from the database. Make your conversions here.
    }

    public function convertToDatabaseValue($value, AbstractPlatform $platform)
    {
        // This is executed when the value is written to the database. Make your conversions here, optionally using the $platform.
    }
}