php

PHP 8+ web development with Composer, attributes, and modern frameworks. Use for .php files.

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byG1Joshi

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Best use case

php is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

PHP 8+ web development with Composer, attributes, and modern frameworks. Use for .php files.

Teams using php 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

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/php/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/G1Joshi/Agent-Skills/main/skills/languages/php/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/php/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How php Compares

Feature / Agent	php	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?

PHP 8+ web development with Composer, attributes, and modern frameworks. Use for .php files.

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

# PHP

A popular specific-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to web development.

## When to Use

- Server-side web development
- WordPress / CMS development
- Content-heavy sites
- Rapid prototyping

## Quick Start

```php
<?php
$name = "World";
echo "Hello, $name!";

$colors = ["red", "green", "blue"];
foreach ($colors as $color) {
    echo $color . "<br>";
}
?>
```

## Core Concepts

### Arrays

PHP arrays are versatile (serve as lists, maps, stacks, etc.).

```php
$user = [
    "id" => 1,
    "name" => "Foo"
];
```

### Superglobals

Built-in variables available in all scopes (`$_GET`, `$_POST`, `$_SESSION`).

### OOP

PHP 8+ has robust object-oriented features including properties, attributes, and match expressions.

## Best Practices

**Do**:

- Use Composer for dependency management
- Type hint function arguments and return types
- Use PDO for database access (prepared statements)
- Follow PSR standards (PSR-12)

**Don't**:

- Use `mysql_` functions (deprecated/removed)
- Trust user input (sanitize/validate)
- leave `display_errors` on in production

## References

- [PHP.net](https://www.php.net/)
- [PHP The Right Way](https://phptherightway.com/)