DPC2019: Interface Segregation for PHP - Dan Ackroyd

Testing

Learn how to break down big interfaces into smaller, more manageable pieces to improve code readability, testing, and maintainability in this PHP-focused talk on interface segregation.

Key takeaways

A key concept is breaking down big interfaces into smaller ones to facilitate testing and improve code readability.
The code should be made more specific to the requirements of the application, rather than trying to be a universal interface.
Type extraction is a way to create a separate type that is specific to the requirements of the application, making the code more reasonbable and easier to test.
Dependency injection can be used to simplify the code and improve maintainability.
Interface segregation is about breaking down the interface into smaller, more specific parts that are easier to understand and test.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating an easy-to-understand code, as it makes debugging and testing easier.
Testing is about verifying the behavior of the code, not just checking if it works.
Code should be made to be more specific and focused on a particular task, rather than trying to be a general-purpose solution.
Feedback from users is essential to improve the code and ensure it meets their requirements.
A type can be extracted from a complex object to make the code more understandable and maintainable.
Interface segregation is about creating an interface that is specific to the requirements of the application, rather than trying to create a general-purpose interface.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a code that is easy to understand and maintain, rather than trying to create a code that is clever.
Big interfaces can make code difficult to test and maintain, and should be broken down into smaller, more specific interfaces.
Using interface segregation and type extraction can help improve code readability and maintainability.

DPC2019: Interface Segregation for PHP - Dan Ackroyd

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