How to create a custom package in PHP

Package

Common Elements of a PHP Package

  1. Composer.json: This file defines the package, including its name, version, dependencies, autoloading information, and other metadata.
  2. Source Code: The actual PHP files containing the classes, functions, or any other code provided by the package. Typically located in the src directory.
  3. Autoloading: Using PSR-4 or PSR-0 standards to ensure that classes are autoloaded properly without requiring manual includes.
  4. Tests: Unit tests, often written using PHPUnit, to ensure the package works as expected.
  5. Documentation: README files and other documentation to help users understand how to use the package.
Basic filestructure of a PHP package
my-package/
├── src/
│   └── MyPackage.php
├── tests/
│   └── MyPackageTest.php
├── .gitignore
├── composer.json
└── README.md

By Ajeya Paul

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