Reduce boilerplate code with PHP 8 | Carsten Windler

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Reduce code duplication and complexity with PHP 8 features like constructor property promotion, read-only properties, and attributes. Learn how to avoid doc blocks, use type hinting, and more for more maintainable code.

Key takeaways

Reduce boilerplate code: Use PHP 8 features like constructor property promotion, read-only properties, and attributes to reduce code duplication and complexity.
Avoid doc blocks: Consider removing unnecessary doc blocks as they can become outdated and take up unnecessary space.
Use type hinting: Make use of type hinting to improve code readability and reduce errors.
Use attributes: Use attributes like @property to specify which properties can be accessed directly, reducing the need for getters and setters.
Immutable objects: Use immutable objects to ensure that objects are never changed accidentally.
Read-only properties: Use read-only properties to ensure that properties are never changed accidentally.
Rector: Use a tool like Rector to automatically refactor code and remove unnecessary boilerplate code.
Named arguments: Use named arguments to improve code readability and reduce errors.
Match expression: Use the match expression to simplify conditional statements and reduce code complexity.
Type safe: Use type-safe code to improve code reliability and reduce errors.
Code quality: Focus on writing high-quality code that is easy to maintain and understand.
Remove unnecessary code: Remove unnecessary code to reduce complexity and improve readability.

Reduce boilerplate code with PHP 8 | Carsten Windler

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