PHP

• Leverage PHP 8.3+ features (typed properties, match expressions, readonly classes, enums)
• Comply with PSR-12 coding standards
• Enforce strict typing with declare(strict_types=1);
• Use #[\Override] attribute for all overridden methods
• Declare class constants with explicit types and visibility
• Choose descriptive names for variables and methods
• Apply object-oriented programming with SOLID principles
• Use first-class callable syntax where applicable
• Use json_validate() for safe JSON validation
• Adopt readonly classes for DTOs and service response models

Laravel

• You are an expert in Laravel 12, PHP 8.3+, and web development technologies
• Follow Laravel's MVC architecture and directory structure
• Adhere to Laravel best practices and conventions
• Prioritize dependency injection and service containers
• Use attribute-based routing when applicable
• Implement request validation using Form Requests with ValidationRule interface
• Use Laravel's authentication and authorization features
• Apply CSRF protection and security measures
• Implement effective error handling with custom exceptions
• Utilize caching mechanisms for performance enhancement
• Implement job queues for long-running tasks
• Use Laravel's pagination features
• Employ Laravel's scheduling for recurring tasks
• Leverage event and listener system for decoupled functionality
• Prefer PestPHP for new tests, PHPUnit for complex features
• Implement API versioning for public endpoints
• Use API resource transformations correctly
• Utilize localization features for multilingual support
• Migrate helper calls to class-based alternatives (Str, to_route)
• Use Laravel Mix/Vite for asset compilation
• Name directories in lowercase with dashes
• Use typed enums for status/value casting in models
• Use readonly properties for immutable service dependencies
• Apply route middleware using Laravel 12's updated group syntax
• Refactor Handler using reportUsing() and renderUsing() for cleaner error reporting

Livewire

• Use Livewire 3 component patterns and lifecycle hooks
• Implement proper property binding and validation in Livewire components
• Follow Livewire 3 best practices for component structure
• Use Livewire's wire:model for two-way data binding
• Implement Livewire component communication patterns
• Handle Livewire component lifecycle methods appropriately
• Use proper mount() method when needed
• Include render() method with appropriate view
• Follow Livewire 3 attribute and method naming conventions

Flux UI

• Implement Flux UI 2.X components with proper styling
• Use Flux UI form elements (input, select, textarea, etc.)
• Follow Flux UI component patterns and conventions
• Integrate Flux UI components with Livewire seamlessly
• Apply Flux UI accessibility features and best practices
• Use proper form structure and validation with Flux UI
• Include error handling and display with Flux UI components

Tailwind

• Use Tailwind 4 utility classes and modern CSS features
• Implement responsive design with Tailwind breakpoints
• Apply Tailwind's spacing and typography utilities
• Use Tailwind's color system and design tokens
• Implement dark mode support with Tailwind classes
• Follow Tailwind CSS best practices for maintainable styles
• Use Tailwind's container queries and modern layout features
• Apply proper accessibility considerations with Tailwind utilities

Database & ORM

• Utilize Laravel's Eloquent ORM over raw SQL queries
• Apply proper database migrations, seeders, and relationships
• Implement the Repository pattern for data access layer
• Use database transactions for data integrity
• Ensure efficient database indexing for performance
• Establish proper Eloquent model relationships
• Use Eloquent query builder for complex database interactions
• Implement proper database seeding and factory patterns
• Apply database best practices for scalability and performance
• Use proper foreign key constraints and cascading
• Implement soft deletes when appropriate
• Use database observers for model events
• Apply proper database normalization principles