0089-laravel-template-method-and-plugins

What problem does it solve?

It prevents fragile, hard-to-maintain Laravel code by replacing “edit-the-core-every-time” branching logic with extensible Template Method and pluggable strategy classes.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Template Method skeletons: define a stable workflow in a base class while letting subclasses override specific steps (e.g., load/normalize/validate/save) without changing the overall algorithm.
• Strategy/Plugin architecture: introduce an interface plus a registry to select implementations by key or configuration (e.g., payment gateways), avoiding growing switch statements.
• Use case: adding a new import format or a new payment provider by creating a small class that implements the required hooks/contract, so existing flows remain unchanged.

Quick Start

Ask for a Laravel refactor plan to convert a large switch statement into a registry of strategy classes and a Template Method base class that preserves the core workflow while allowing new extensions.