What is the benefit of using static factory methods in exceptions?

Static factories provide a readable, semantic way to instantiate exceptions with specific business context, such as a product ID or a specific validation failure.

Does this skill help with API development?

Yes, by implementing the HttpExceptionInterface, your custom exceptions will automatically return the correct HTTP status code (like 422 or 404) to the client.

How does this skill improve Laravel error handling?

It introduces static factory methods for creating context-rich exceptions and maps them directly to HTTP status codes for cleaner API responses.

Can I use this for complex business logic errors?

Absolutely. It is designed to replace generic exceptions with specific, final classes that represent unique domain failures.

Laravel Exception Patterns

Name: Laravel Exception Patterns
Author: leeovery

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API Development

Implements context-aware custom exceptions using static factory methods and integrated HTTP response mapping for Laravel applications.

About

This skill provides a standardized approach to error handling in Laravel by implementing custom exceptions with static factory methods. By moving away from generic exceptions, it allows developers to create context-rich error states that are easy to debug and maintain. The skill specifically focuses on the implementation of the HttpExceptionInterface, ensuring that domain-specific exceptions automatically translate into the correct HTTP status codes and responses, which is essential for building robust REST APIs and web services.

Key Features

Automatic HTTP response mapping via HttpExceptionInterface
Standardized patterns for descriptive, developer-friendly error messages
Clear separation between business logic errors and transport layer responses
Static factory methods for context-rich exception instantiation
Best practices for when to throw exceptions versus returning results
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Defining domain-specific errors for complex business logic like inventory or payment processing
Improving application observability with highly specific and descriptive exception types
Standardizing API error response formats and status codes across a large team

About

Key Features

Automatic HTTP response mapping via HttpExceptionInterface
Standardized patterns for descriptive, developer-friendly error messages
Clear separation between business logic errors and transport layer responses
Static factory methods for context-rich exception instantiation
Best practices for when to throw exceptions versus returning results
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Defining domain-specific errors for complex business logic like inventory or payment processing
Improving application observability with highly specific and descriptive exception types
Standardizing API error response formats and status codes across a large team