php-best-practices

Apply PHP 8.5+ best practices for strict types, PSR standards, and SOLID principles.

Updated Dec 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/beardcoder/mens-circle --skill php-best-practices-beardcoder
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Skill: php-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/beardcoder/mens-circle/tree/main/.ai/skills/php-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/beardcoder/mens-circle --skill php-best-practices-beardcoder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PHP code often suffers from inconsistent patterns, weak type safety, and drift from PSR/SOLID standards. This skill provides a concise, practical guide to modern PHP practices to improve readability, maintainability, and security across codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes strict typing, return types, and union types as default.
  • Enforces PSR-4 autoloading, PSR-12 coding style, and naming conventions.
  • Promotes SOLID principles, robust error handling, and secure coding patterns.
  • Use during code reviews, architecture decisions, and team onboarding to raise quality.

Quick Start

Read this guide and apply the patterns consistently in new code and refactor existing modules for improved quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about php-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I enforce PSR-12 coding standards and strict typing in a PHP codebase?

To enforce PSR-12 and strict typing in PHP, apply structured rules establishing strict types, return types, and union types as defaults while adhering to PSR-4 autoloading and naming conventions.

What is the best way to refactor PHP code to improve type safety and SOLID compliance?

The best way to refactor PHP for type safety and SOLID compliance is applying modern PHP 8.5+ patterns to enforce robust error handling, secure coding patterns, and testability across existing modules.

Does this PHP best practices guide cover static analysis and secure coding patterns?

Yes, this PHP best practices guide covers static analysis preparation and secure coding patterns by providing structured rules and examples that satisfy strict type requirements and robust error handling.

Can I use these PHP best practices for team onboarding and code reviews?

Yes, you can use these PHP best practices for team onboarding and code reviews to raise code quality, maintainability, and consistency across the entire development team's contributions.

When do I need to apply union types and strict types in modern PHP development?

You need to apply union types and strict types in modern PHP development by default when establishing new code or refactoring modules, ensuring improved readability and structural type safety.