create-domain-event
Generates DDD Domain Events for PHP 8.4. Creates immutable event records with metadata, past-tense naming. Includes unit tests.
Best use case
create-domain-event is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generates DDD Domain Events for PHP 8.4. Creates immutable event records with metadata, past-tense naming. Includes unit tests.
Teams using create-domain-event should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
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Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
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How create-domain-event Compares
| Feature / Agent | create-domain-event | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generates DDD Domain Events for PHP 8.4. Creates immutable event records with metadata, past-tense naming. Includes unit tests.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Domain Event Generator
Generate DDD-compliant Domain Events with metadata and tests.
## Domain Event Characteristics
- **Immutable**: `final readonly class`
- **Past tense**: Describes something that happened
- **Self-contained**: All data needed to understand what happened
- **Metadata**: Event ID, timestamp, causation/correlation IDs
- **No behavior**: Pure data, no logic
## Template
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\{BoundedContext}\Event;
use Domain\Shared\Event\DomainEvent;
final readonly class {Name}Event implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
{properties}
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->{aggregateIdProperty};
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
```
## Event Metadata
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\Shared\Event;
final readonly class EventMetadata
{
public function __construct(
public string $eventId,
public DateTimeImmutable $occurredAt,
public ?string $causationId = null,
public ?string $correlationId = null,
public int $version = 1,
public ?string $userId = null
) {}
public static function create(): self
{
return new self(
eventId: self::generateId(),
occurredAt: new DateTimeImmutable()
);
}
public static function withCausation(string $causationId, ?string $correlationId = null): self
{
return new self(
eventId: self::generateId(),
occurredAt: new DateTimeImmutable(),
causationId: $causationId,
correlationId: $correlationId ?? $causationId
);
}
private static function generateId(): string
{
$data = random_bytes(16);
$data[6] = chr(ord($data[6]) & 0x0f | 0x40);
$data[8] = chr(ord($data[8]) & 0x3f | 0x80);
return vsprintf('%s%s-%s-%s-%s-%s%s%s', str_split(bin2hex($data), 4));
}
}
```
## Domain Event Interface
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\Shared\Event;
interface DomainEvent
{
public function aggregateId(): string;
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable;
}
```
## Common Domain Events
### Order Events
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\Order\Event;
use Domain\Shared\Event\DomainEvent;
use Domain\Shared\Event\EventMetadata;
final readonly class OrderCreatedEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId,
public string $customerId,
public DateTimeImmutable $createdAt,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->orderId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
final readonly class OrderLineAddedEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId,
public string $productId,
public string $productName,
public int $quantity,
public int $unitPriceCents,
public string $currency,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->orderId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
final readonly class OrderConfirmedEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId,
public int $totalCents,
public string $currency,
public DateTimeImmutable $confirmedAt,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->orderId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
final readonly class OrderCancelledEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId,
public string $reason,
public DateTimeImmutable $cancelledAt,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->orderId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
final readonly class OrderShippedEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId,
public string $trackingNumber,
public string $carrier,
public DateTimeImmutable $shippedAt,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->orderId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
```
### User Events
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\User\Event;
final readonly class UserRegisteredEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $userId,
public string $email,
public string $name,
public DateTimeImmutable $registeredAt,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->userId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
final readonly class UserEmailChangedEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $userId,
public string $previousEmail,
public string $newEmail,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->userId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
final readonly class UserDeactivatedEvent implements DomainEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $userId,
public string $reason,
public DateTimeImmutable $deactivatedAt,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
public function aggregateId(): string
{
return $this->userId;
}
public function occurredAt(): DateTimeImmutable
{
return $this->metadata->occurredAt;
}
}
```
## Test Template
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Tests\Unit\Domain\Order\Event;
use Domain\Order\Event\OrderCreatedEvent;
use Domain\Shared\Event\EventMetadata;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\CoversClass;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\Group;
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
#[Group('unit')]
#[CoversClass(OrderCreatedEvent::class)]
final class OrderCreatedEventTest extends TestCase
{
public function testCreatesEventWithAllData(): void
{
$metadata = EventMetadata::create();
$createdAt = new DateTimeImmutable();
$event = new OrderCreatedEvent(
orderId: 'order-123',
customerId: 'customer-456',
createdAt: $createdAt,
metadata: $metadata
);
self::assertSame('order-123', $event->orderId);
self::assertSame('customer-456', $event->customerId);
self::assertSame($createdAt, $event->createdAt);
self::assertSame($metadata, $event->metadata);
}
public function testReturnsAggregateId(): void
{
$event = $this->createEvent();
self::assertSame('order-123', $event->aggregateId());
}
public function testReturnsOccurredAt(): void
{
$metadata = EventMetadata::create();
$event = new OrderCreatedEvent(
orderId: 'order-123',
customerId: 'customer-456',
createdAt: new DateTimeImmutable(),
metadata: $metadata
);
self::assertEquals($metadata->occurredAt, $event->occurredAt());
}
private function createEvent(): OrderCreatedEvent
{
return new OrderCreatedEvent(
orderId: 'order-123',
customerId: 'customer-456',
createdAt: new DateTimeImmutable(),
metadata: EventMetadata::create()
);
}
}
```
## Event Naming Conventions
### Past Tense Naming
| Action | Event Name |
|--------|------------|
| Create order | `OrderCreatedEvent` |
| Confirm order | `OrderConfirmedEvent` |
| Cancel order | `OrderCancelledEvent` |
| Ship order | `OrderShippedEvent` |
| Add line | `OrderLineAddedEvent` |
| Remove line | `OrderLineRemovedEvent` |
| Change email | `UserEmailChangedEvent` |
| Register user | `UserRegisteredEvent` |
| Deactivate user | `UserDeactivatedEvent` |
### Bad Names (Avoid)
| Bad Name | Why | Good Name |
|----------|-----|-----------|
| `CreateOrderEvent` | Present tense | `OrderCreatedEvent` |
| `OrderEvent` | Vague | `OrderConfirmedEvent` |
| `OrderStatusChangedEvent` | Too generic | `OrderConfirmedEvent` |
| `UpdateOrderEvent` | Doesn't say what changed | `OrderAddressChangedEvent` |
## Event Data Guidelines
### Include All Relevant Data
```php
// GOOD: All data needed to understand what happened
final readonly class OrderConfirmedEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId,
public int $totalCents, // Include computed values
public string $currency,
public int $lineCount, // Summary data
public DateTimeImmutable $confirmedAt,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
}
// BAD: Missing important data
final readonly class OrderConfirmedEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId, // Only ID, no details
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
}
```
### Use Primitive Types
```php
// GOOD: Primitive types for serialization
final readonly class OrderCreatedEvent
{
public function __construct(
public string $orderId, // Not OrderId
public string $customerId, // Not CustomerId
public int $totalCents, // Not Money
public string $currency,
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
}
// BAD: Value Objects in events (serialization issues)
final readonly class OrderCreatedEvent
{
public function __construct(
public OrderId $orderId, // Serialization complex
public Money $total, // Serialization complex
public EventMetadata $metadata
) {}
}
```
## Generation Instructions
When asked to create a Domain Event:
1. **Name in past tense** (what happened)
2. **Include aggregate ID** for identification
3. **Add all relevant data** needed to understand the event
4. **Use primitive types** for easy serialization
5. **Include metadata** (event ID, timestamp)
6. **Generate tests** for structure and interface
## Usage
To generate a Domain Event, provide:
- Name (e.g., "OrderConfirmed", "UserRegistered")
- Bounded Context (e.g., "Order", "User")
- Aggregate ID field
- Data fields needed
- Any computed/summary data to includeRelated Skills
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