symfony:cqrs-and-handlers

Implement CQRS and message handler patterns in Symfony with Messenger.

187|17|Updated Dec 17, 2025
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Skill: symfony:cqrs-and-handlers
Source: https://github.com/MakFly/superpowers-symfony/tree/main/skills/cqrs-and-handlers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MakFly/superpowers-symfony --skill symfony-cqrs-and-handlers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you implement robust Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) patterns and manage message handlers within Symfony applications, ensuring controlled scope and clear checkpoints for architectural changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CQRS Implementation: Guides on separating read and write operations using Commands and Queries.
  • Symfony Messenger Integration: Demonstrates how to configure and use Symfony's Messenger component for asynchronous processing.
  • Handler Management: Provides examples for creating and registering command and query handlers.
  • Use Case: Refine your Symfony application's architecture by safely introducing CQRS, ensuring that state changes are handled distinctly from data retrieval operations.

Quick Start

Use the symfony:cqrs-and-handlers skill to apply production-grade Symfony architecture and execution workflows with controlled scope and clear checkpoints.

Frequently Asked Questions about symfony:cqrs-and-handlers

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

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How do I implement CQRS in a Symfony application?

To implement CQRS in Symfony, you separate state-changing commands from side-effect-free queries and dispatch them using Symfony Messenger. This approach ensures clear separation of concerns and controlled architectural adjustments with defined validation checkpoints.

How does Symfony Messenger handle command and query dispatching?

Symfony Messenger handles command and query dispatching by routing messages to dedicated handlers. It facilitates asynchronous processing and ensures production-grade execution workflows with controlled scope and clear architectural checkpoints.

When do I need to separate read and write operations using CQRS?

You need to separate read and write operations using CQRS when refining your application's architecture to ensure state changes are handled distinctly from data retrieval. This separation provides controlled scope and safe execution workflows for complex domains.

Does this CQRS approach work with existing Symfony handlers?

Yes, this CQRS approach works with existing Symfony handlers by providing clear examples for creating and registering command and query handlers. It utilizes Symfony Messenger to manage these handlers within a production-grade architectural workflow.

What is the best way to manage message handlers for asynchronous processing in Symfony?

The best way to manage message handlers for asynchronous processing in Symfony is using the Messenger component to dispatch commands and queries. This ensures safe execution workflows with defined checkpoints and clear separation of concerns.

What are the limitations of introducing CQRS into a PHP application?

Limitations of introducing CQRS involve the complexity of separating commands and queries and ensuring controlled architectural adjustments. You must manage defined checkpoints and validation carefully to maintain safe execution workflows within your Symfony application.