G1Joshi Symfony
Symfony v7.1 (2025) is the bedrock of modern PHP (Drupal, Laravel components). It emphasizes Attributes (Annotations) and strict typing.
When to Use
- Enterprise PHP: Complex business logic, long-term stability (LTS).
- Components: Using standalone libraries (Console, HttpFoundation) in other apps.
- DDD: Well-suited for complex domain modeling.
Core Concepts
Dependency Injection
The Container is central. Auto-wiring is default.
Bundles
Plugin system.
Attributes
#[Route('/api', name: 'api')] replaces YAML/Annotation configs.
Best Practices (2025)
Do:
- Use Maker Bundle:
php bin/console make:controller. - Use AssetMapper: No Webpack/Node.js required for simple assets.
- Use Messenger: For async message bus (queues).
Don't:
- Don't use YAML for Services: Use PHP attributes and autowiring.