Reduce Boilerplate Code with PHP 8

Explore new features in PHP 8 that help eliminate unnecessary boilerplate code in a 43-minute conference talk from the International PHP Conference. Learn how to remove traditional code elements like getters and setters, which were previously required to overcome limitations in earlier PHP versions. Discover how these changes can lead to more robust and maintainable code. After covering the theoretical aspects, participate in a live coding session demonstrating how to significantly reduce the size of a typical PHP class without sacrificing functionality. Question long-standing best practices and consider whether it's time to update coding approaches in light of PHP 8's advancements.