SMRTR ProgrammingMar 15, 2026Daily.dev

Why I Avoid PHP Traits (And What I Use Instead)

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PHP traits break encapsulation and create hidden coupling between classes, reducing code readability and testability. Dependency injection, composition, and strategy patterns offer cleaner alternatives with explicit dependencies.

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