Can it help me refactor legacy PHP code?

Absolutely. It provides specific patterns for converting legacy loosely-typed code into modern, type-safe structures using property promotion and strict typing.

Does this skill support the latest PHP 8.2 features?

Yes, it includes support for modern improvements up to PHP 8.2, including DNF types, readonly classes, and sensitive parameter attributes.

Is this skill compatible with modern frameworks?

Yes, the patterns for attributes, enums, and constructor promotion are highly relevant for modern development in frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and Laminas.

What is the benefit of using match expressions over switch?

Match expressions provide strict comparison (===), return values directly, and require exhaustiveness, which reduces runtime bugs compared to legacy switch statements.

Modern PHP Features

Name: Modern PHP Features
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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API Development

Implements modern PHP 7.4+ to 8.2+ syntax and patterns including strict typing, enums, match expressions, and attributes for robust backend development.

About

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge of modern PHP developments, moving beyond legacy practices to embrace type safety and expressive syntax. It provides implementation patterns for features introduced in PHP 7.4 through 8.2, such as constructor property promotion, union and intersection types, enumerations, and readonly properties. It is particularly useful when refactoring legacy codebases, designing type-safe domain models, or leveraging declarative programming through attributes for modern frameworks like Symfony and Laravel.

Key Features

Advanced type system implementation including union, intersection, and DNF types
Domain-driven design patterns using first-class Enumerations (Enums)
72 GitHub stars
Strict type enforcement with typed properties, return types, and parameter types
Expressive control flow using match expressions instead of traditional switch statements
Declarative metadata and configuration using PHP Attributes (Annotations)

Use Cases

Designing robust domain models with Enums and Readonly properties
Refactoring legacy PHP 5.x or 7.x codebases to modern, type-safe standards
Implementing attribute-driven routing, validation, or ORM mapping

About

Key Features

Advanced type system implementation including union, intersection, and DNF types
Domain-driven design patterns using first-class Enumerations (Enums)
72 GitHub stars
Strict type enforcement with typed properties, return types, and parameter types
Expressive control flow using match expressions instead of traditional switch statements
Declarative metadata and configuration using PHP Attributes (Annotations)

Use Cases

Designing robust domain models with Enums and Readonly properties
Refactoring legacy PHP 5.x or 7.x codebases to modern, type-safe standards
Implementing attribute-driven routing, validation, or ORM mapping