Attributes in PHP 8: Metadata in the Language, Not in Docblocks

Explore the powerful "metadata in code" functionality introduced in PHP 8.0 and enhanced in PHP 8.1 through this 53-minute conference talk from the International PHP Conference. Learn how attributes have revolutionized PHP development by replacing docblocks with a robust, language-core metadata system. Discover how to provide machine-readable specifications for various code elements including classes, properties, methods, arguments, and constants. Gain insights into practical use cases, implementation strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid when working with PHP 8 attributes, empowering you to write more maintainable and expressive PHP code.