Taming Domain Model Magic Strings with PHP 8.1 Backed Enums
PHP 8.1 backed enums turn scattered magic strings into a closed set of type-safe values. Learn the migration path, a worked repository example, and the serialization trade-offs.
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PHP 8.1 backed enums turn scattered magic strings into a closed set of type-safe values. Learn the migration path, a worked repository example, and the serialization trade-offs.
Combining PHP 8.1 readonly properties with constructor promotion gives you immutable, typed public fields in a single line — ideal for value objects, but watch out for serialization, inheritance, and deep‑immutability limits.
String status columns accept typos and invalid states. A PHP 8.1 backed enum makes the valid set explicit, with conversion at the edges and real trade-offs to weigh.