SMRTR ProgrammingMay 13, 2025GitConnected

PHP Static methods: Why You should avoid them in good OOP design

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Static methods in PHP, while convenient, can undermine object-oriented design principles. They introduce limitations in maintainability, testability, and scalability. The article explores three alternatives to static methods: static classes, singletons, and services, with services being recommended as the best approach for modern PHP development.

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