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PHP

PHP is the primary server-side language for idfive's web development projects. This section covers PHP development standards, tools, and best practices used across our platforms.

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Development Standards​

  • PHP Standards - Coding standards and best practices
  • Composer - Dependency management and package development

Platform-Specific PHP​

Overview​

PHP development at idfive emphasizes:

  • Modern PHP Practices: Using current PHP versions and features
  • Dependency Management: Leveraging Composer for package management
  • Code Quality: Following PSR standards and using automated tools
  • Testing: Implementing unit and integration tests
  • Security: Following security best practices

Tools & Frameworks​

Composer​

Composer is our standard dependency manager for PHP projects. We use it for:

  • Managing third-party libraries
  • Autoloading classes
  • Creating and distributing our own packages
  • Managing Drupal modules and themes

Code Quality Tools​

  • PHP CodeSniffer: For enforcing coding standards
  • PHPStan/Psalm: For static analysis
  • PHPUnit: For unit testing

Best Practices​

  • Follow PSR-12 coding standards
  • Use type hints and return types
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Write comprehensive tests
  • Document code thoroughly
  • Use modern PHP features appropriately