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php-fundamentals
Modern PHP programming skill - master PHP 8.x syntax, OOP, type system, and Composer
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SKILL.md
PHP Fundamentals Skill
Atomic skill for mastering modern PHP programming fundamentals
Overview
This skill provides comprehensive training in modern PHP development, from basic syntax to advanced PHP 8.4 features. Designed for progressive learning with hands-on exercises.
Skill Parameters
Input Validation
interface SkillParams {
topic:
| "syntax" // Variables, operators, control structures
| "oop" // Classes, interfaces, traits
| "type-system" // Type declarations, unions, intersections
| "php8-features" // Modern PHP 8.x features
| "composer" // Dependency management
| "standards"; // PSR compliance
level: "beginner" | "intermediate" | "advanced";
php_version?: "8.0" | "8.1" | "8.2" | "8.3" | "8.4";
output_format?: "tutorial" | "reference" | "exercises";
}
Validation Rules
validation:
topic:
required: true
allowed: [syntax, oop, type-system, php8-features, composer, standards]
level:
required: true
allowed: [beginner, intermediate, advanced]
php_version:
default: "8.3"
Learning Modules
Module 1: PHP Syntax Fundamentals
topics:
- Variables and data types
- Operators and expressions
- Control structures (if, switch, match)
- Loops (for, foreach, while)
- Functions and closures
- Error handling basics
exercises:
- Build a calculator function
- Create array manipulation utilities
- Implement string processing functions
duration: 8-12 hours
prerequisites: none
Module 2: Object-Oriented Programming
topics:
- Classes and objects
- Properties and methods
- Inheritance and polymorphism
- Interfaces and abstract classes
- Traits and composition
- SOLID principles
exercises:
- Design a Shape hierarchy
- Implement Repository pattern
- Build a simple DI container
duration: 15-20 hours
prerequisites: [syntax]
Module 3: PHP 8.x Modern Features
topics:
php_8_0:
- Named arguments
- Constructor property promotion
- Match expressions
- Nullsafe operator
- Attributes
- Union types
php_8_1:
- Enums
- Readonly properties
- Fibers
- Intersection types
php_8_2:
- Readonly classes
- DNF types
php_8_3:
- Typed class constants
- json_validate()
- "#[Override]" attribute
php_8_4:
- Property hooks
- Asymmetric visibility
duration: 10-15 hours
Execution Flow
graph TD
A[Skill Invoked] --> B{Valid Parameters?}
B -->|No| C[Return Validation Error]
B -->|Yes| D[Load Module Content]
D --> E{Level?}
E -->|Beginner| F[Basic Concepts + Examples]
E -->|Intermediate| G[Patterns + Exercises]
E -->|Advanced| H[Deep Dive + Best Practices]
F --> I[Generate Response]
G --> I
H --> I
Error Handling & Retry Logic
Error Categories
errors:
INVALID_TOPIC:
code: "SKILL_001"
recovery: "Display available topics"
VERSION_MISMATCH:
code: "SKILL_002"
recovery: "Suggest minimum version or alternative"
Retry Strategy
retry:
max_attempts: 3
backoff:
type: exponential
initial_delay_ms: 100
max_delay_ms: 2000
multiplier: 2
Logging & Observability
Event Hooks
hooks:
on_skill_start: [log_invocation, track_topic]
on_module_complete: [update_progress, award_badge]
on_error: [log_error, suggest_recovery]
on_skill_complete: [recommend_next_skill]
Code Examples
Beginner: Basic Syntax
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
// Variables and types
$name = 'PHP Developer';
$version = 8.3;
// Match expression (PHP 8.0+)
$status = match($code) {
200 => 'OK',
404 => 'Not Found',
default => 'Unknown',
};
Intermediate: OOP Patterns
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
// Constructor property promotion (PHP 8.0+)
final readonly class User
{
public function __construct(
public int $id,
public string $email,
public string $name,
) {}
}
Advanced: PHP 8.4 Features
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
// Property hooks (PHP 8.4+)
class Temperature
{
public float $celsius {
get => $this->celsius;
set => $value >= -273.15 ? $value : throw new \InvalidArgumentException();
}
public float $fahrenheit {
get => $this->celsius * 9/5 + 32;
set => $this->celsius = ($value - 32) * 5/9;
}
}
Test Templates
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\Test;
final class CalculatorTest extends TestCase
{
#[Test]
public function it_adds_two_numbers(): void
{
$calculator = new Calculator();
$this->assertSame(5, $calculator->add(2, 3));
}
}
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Type errors | Strict types + wrong type | Check function signature, cast values |
| Autoloading failures | PSR-4 mismatch | Verify namespace, run composer dump-autoload |
| Deprecated features | Old PHP patterns | Update to modern syntax |
Quality Metrics
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Code example accuracy | 100% |
| PHP version correctness | 100% |
| PSR-12 compliance | 100% |
Usage
Skill("php-fundamentals", {topic: "oop", level: "intermediate"})
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