Does this skill help with PSR compliance?

Yes, it provides specific guidance for PSR-1, PSR-4 (autoloading), PSR-12 (coding style), and common interface standards like PSR-3, PSR-7, and PSR-11.

What versions of PHP are covered by this skill?

The skill focuses on modern PHP 8.x, specifically covering features and best practices from version 8.0 through the latest releases up to 8.5.

Can I use this skill to refactor legacy code?

Absolutely. It is designed to help identify legacy PHP 5/7 patterns and provide modern, type-safe alternatives suitable for PHP 8 environments.

Does it provide guidance on dependency management?

Yes, it includes best practices for Composer usage, including lock file management, production optimization, and PSR-4 autoloading configuration.

How does the skill handle PHP security?

While it includes core security concepts like strict comparison (===) and error handling, it is designed to be used alongside the 'php-security' skill for deep security audits.

PHP Modern Guidelines

Name: PHP Modern Guidelines
Author: peixotorms

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Implements modern PHP 8.x best practices, strict type safety, and PSR standards for high-quality software development.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for writing, reviewing, and refactoring PHP code according to modern standards (PHP 8.0 through 8.5). It enforces strict type declarations, promotes the use of modern features like Enums and property hooks, and ensures adherence to PSR standards and SOLID principles. Whether you are upgrading legacy codebases or building new API services, this skill helps eliminate anti-patterns and ensures production-grade, type-safe PHP implementation.

Key Features

01Advanced error handling strategies using Throwables and modern catch blocks

02Full compliance with PSR standards including PSR-4 autoloading and PSR-12 style

03Dependency Injection and SOLID principle implementation guidance

04Strict type system enforcement including Union, Intersection, and DNF types

05Modern OOP patterns utilizing Readonly classes, Enums, and Constructor Promotion

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Ensuring architectural consistency and type safety in new Laravel or Symfony projects

02Automating code reviews for adherence to PSR coding styles and best practices

03Refactoring legacy PHP 5 or 7 codebases to modern PHP 8.x standards

Key Features

01Advanced error handling strategies using Throwables and modern catch blocks

02Full compliance with PSR standards including PSR-4 autoloading and PSR-12 style

03Dependency Injection and SOLID principle implementation guidance

04Strict type system enforcement including Union, Intersection, and DNF types

05Modern OOP patterns utilizing Readonly classes, Enums, and Constructor Promotion

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Ensuring architectural consistency and type safety in new Laravel or Symfony projects

02Automating code reviews for adherence to PSR coding styles and best practices

03Refactoring legacy PHP 5 or 7 codebases to modern PHP 8.x standards