php-best-practices

Modern PHP 8.x patterns, PSR standards, type system best practices, and SOLID principles. Contains 51 rules for writing clean, maintainable PHP code. Always check the project's PHP version before giving any advice. Features vary significantly across 8.0 - 8.5. Never suggest syntax that doesn't exist in the project's version. Check composer.json for the required PHP version: Also check the runtime version: Only suggest features available in the detected version. If the user asks about upgrading or newer features, mention what becomes available at each version. Reference these guidelines when: 8.0+: 8.1+: 8.2+: 8.3+: 8.4+: 8.5+: For detailed examples and explanations, see the rule files: When auditing code, output findings in this format: Example: Read individual rule files for detailed explanations: - Writing or reviewing PHP code - Implementing classes and interfaces - Using PHP 8.x modern features - Ensuring type safety - Following PSR standards - Applying design patterns - type-strict-mode - Declare strict types in every file - type-return-types - Always declare return types - type-parameter-types - Type all parameters - type-property-types - Type class properties - type-union-types - Use union types effectively - type-intersection-types - Use intersection types - type-nullable-types - Handle nullable types properly - type-void-never - Use void/never for appropriate return...