Which versions of PHP does this skill support?

This skill is optimized for Modern PHP, specifically versions 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, and 8.2+, emphasizing the latest language features and performance improvements.

Does it provide guidance on error handling?

Absolutely. The skill implements modern error handling patterns, including custom exceptions and the Result pattern for more predictable control flow in complex applications.

Does this skill work with PHP frameworks like Laravel?

Yes, it is designed with frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and WordPress in mind, including support for Eloquent, Artisan, and Blade patterns.

How does this improve Claude's PHP output?

It instructs Claude to use strict types, constructor promotion, and modern return types, resulting in code that is more secure, easier to test, and highly compatible with modern IDEs.

Modern PHP Development

Name: Modern PHP Development
Author: miles990

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API Development

Empowers Claude to write high-performance, strictly-typed PHP 8.x code using modern object-oriented patterns and framework best practices.

About

The Modern PHP skill transforms Claude into a specialized engineer for contemporary PHP environments (7.4 through 8.x). It provides deep architectural guidance on advanced features such as Enums, Attributes, Union/Intersection types, and Constructor Promotion. By focusing on strict typing and robust OOP patterns like Traits and Abstract Classes, this skill ensures that Claude generates maintainable, production-grade code for everything from Laravel and Symfony applications to complex CMS integrations and legacy refactoring projects.

Key Features

Advanced OOP patterns including Traits, Interface-driven design, and Abstract Classes.
Implementation of strict typing, including Union, Intersection, and Never return types.
1 GitHub stars
Expertise in PHP 8.x features including Attributes, Enums, and Match expressions.
Modern error handling strategies using Custom Exceptions and the Result Pattern.
Optimized data collection handling with functional array patterns and custom Collection classes.

Use Cases

Building robust RESTful APIs and backend services using Laravel, Symfony, or Slim.
Refactoring legacy PHP codebases to modern PHP 8.2+ standards and strict typing.
Designing complex domain models and database entities with Eloquent or Doctrine patterns.

About

Key Features

Advanced OOP patterns including Traits, Interface-driven design, and Abstract Classes.
Implementation of strict typing, including Union, Intersection, and Never return types.
1 GitHub stars
Expertise in PHP 8.x features including Attributes, Enums, and Match expressions.
Modern error handling strategies using Custom Exceptions and the Result Pattern.
Optimized data collection handling with functional array patterns and custom Collection classes.

Use Cases

Building robust RESTful APIs and backend services using Laravel, Symfony, or Slim.
Refactoring legacy PHP codebases to modern PHP 8.2+ standards and strict typing.
Designing complex domain models and database entities with Eloquent or Doctrine patterns.