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Extending the PHP Language

Learn how to implement new language features using static analysis.

Articles

A static analysis first approach to RFCs

March 8th 2026

Where appropriate should PHP updates start off in static analysis world before becoming part of the PHP language?

Introducing the InjectableVersion attribute

March 3rd 2026

Learn how the InjectableVersion attribute ensures that correct interface of class is used in Dependency Injection.

Introducing the RestrictTraitTo attribute

February 26th 2026

Learn how the RestrictTraitTo attribute ensures that traits are used correctly.

Introducing the TestTag attribute

November 28th 2025

Learn how the TestTag attribute helps with testing.

Introducing the NamespaceVisibility attribute

October 21st 2025

Learn how the NamespaceVisibility attribute emulates the missing package visibility modifier.

Introducing the MustUseResult attribute

October 5th 2025

Learn how the MustUseResult attribute can prevent coding mistakes.

Introducing the Friend attribute (example 1)

September 27th 2025

Learn how the Friend attribute can be used to enforce the usage of creational design patterns.

Introducing the PHP Language Extensions Library

September 14th 2025

It's possible to use static analysis to emulate new language features in PHP. This article examines how, and introduces the PHP Language Extension Library.