Freek.dev

Laravel / PHP / AI

Optional Value Control-flows in PHP using Traits and Magic-methods

php traits

Edd Mann demonstrates a nice trait to add OrElse functionality to a class via a trait. With it you can do things like:

[code]

$cart = $repository->findByIdOrElse(1, new ShoppingCart); $cart = $repository->findByIdOrElse(1, function () { return new ShoppingCart; });



<a href="http://tech.mybuilder.com/optional-value-control-flows-in-php-using-traits-and-magic-methods/">http://tech.mybuilder.com/optional-value-control-flows-in-php-using-traits-and-magic-methods/</a>
A trait to optionally abort a Laravel app →
Share Post LinkedIn | Follow @freekmurze

Join 9,500+ smart developers

Get my monthly newsletter with what I learn from running Spatie, building Oh Dear, and maintaining 300+ open source packages. Practical takes on Laravel, PHP, and AI that you can actually use.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. You can also follow me on X.

Found something interesting to share? Submit a link to the community section.