php-pro

Enforce strict typing, PSR standards, and Yii2 patterns in PHP applications.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rawhit-r/ai-files --skill php-pro-rawhit-r
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Skill: php-pro
Source: https://github.com/rawhit-r/ai-files/tree/main/.gemini/php-pro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rawhit-r/ai-files --skill php-pro-rawhit-r

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps developers build enterprise PHP applications using Yii2 patterns, strict typing, and modern PHP features, reducing boilerplate and improving maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Yii2-centric architecture: ActiveRecord with behaviors, services, repositories, and DI.
  • Type-safe, PSR-compliant code for PHP 7.4+ and 8.x.
  • Service/repository pattern for clean separation of concerns and testability.
  • Testing and quality guidance with PHPStan, PHPUnit, and code quality checks.
  • Reference guidance and patterns for Laravel, Symfony, and async patterns in the references folder.

Quick Start

Install dependencies, scaffold a Yii2 project, and begin by creating a typed domain model and a service layer.

Frequently Asked Questions about php-pro

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

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What's the best way to structure a scalable Yii2 application with strict typing?

To build a scalable Yii2 application, enforce strict typing and PSR standards by using a service and repository pattern, separating domain logic from ActiveRecord models, and applying dependency injection for testable, maintainable code.

How do I implement the service layer and repository pattern in Yii2?

Implement the service and repository pattern in Yii2 by creating typed domain models, encapsulating business logic in service classes, and using repositories for data access, ensuring clean separation of concerns and improving overall testability.

Does this approach support modern PHP features like type hints and PSR compliance?

Yes, this approach supports modern PHP features by enforcing type hints, strict typing, and PSR-compliant code for PHP 7.4+ and 8.x, ensuring consistent API response shaping and robust enterprise application development.

Can I use Yii2 ActiveRecord behaviors with a service and repository architecture?

Yes, you can use Yii2 ActiveRecord with behaviors alongside a service and repository architecture, encapsulating data persistence in repositories while managing domain rules and business logic within the service layer.

How do I ensure testability when building Yii2 microservices?

Ensure testability in Yii2 microservices by applying dependency injection, utilizing the service and repository pattern for clean separation, and running code quality checks with PHPUnit and PHPStan.

Does the Yii2 service layer approach work with other PHP frameworks like Laravel or Symfony?

Yes, while centered on Yii2, the service layer approach provides reference guidance and structural patterns applicable to Laravel and Symfony, enforcing type-safe, PSR-compliant architecture for enterprise PHP development.