superpowers-symfony

Map entities to API DTOs in API Platform v4 with the Symfony Object Mapper (#[Map], stateOptions) for decoupled input/output contracts

Implement API Platform filters - v4 Parameters API (QueryParameter) and legacy

Configure API Platform v4 resources with explicit operations, pagination, and typed OpenAPI for clean, versioned REST/GraphQL APIs

Secure API Platform resources with security expressions, voters, securityPostValidation, and operation-level access control

Control API Platform serialization with groups,

Master API Platform v4 State Providers and Processors (ProviderInterface/ProcessorInterface) to decouple data retrieval and persistence from entities

Test API Platform resources with ApiTestCase; assert collections, items, filters, JSON schema, and authentication

Evolve API Platform APIs via deprecation (deprecationReason/sunset, RFC 8594/9745), the recommended alternative to versioning; plus path/header strategies

Verify Symfony project configuration including .env, services.yaml, doctrine settings, and framework requirements

Structured brainstorming for Symfony projects - explore requirements, identify components, and plan architecture collaboratively

Manage Symfony configuration with .env files, parameters, secrets vault, and environment-specific settings

Refactor fat controllers into lean ones by extracting business logic to services, handlers, and invokable commands

Implement CQRS in Symfony with separate Command and Query buses/handlers using the Messenger component

Daily development workflow for Symfony projects including common tasks, debugging, and productivity tips

Process large datasets with Doctrine (ORM 3 toIterable, flush+clear, bulk DQL) and memory management

React to Doctrine entity lifecycle in Symfony with attribute listeners (#[AsDoctrineListener]/#[AsEntityListener], ORM 3) and lifecycle callbacks

Optimize Doctrine fetching with DTO hydration (SELECT NEW; partial removed in ORM 3), lazy loading, query hints, and DBAL 4 access

Create test data with Zenstruck Foundry v2 factories (PersistentObjectFactory, real objects); define states, sequences, and relationships

Create and manage Doctrine migrations (lib 4.x) for schema versioning; handle dependencies, rollbacks, and production deployment

Define Doctrine entity relationships (OneToMany, ManyToMany, ManyToOne); configure cascade, orphan removal, multiple entity managers; prevent N+1 queries

Handle Doctrine transactions (ORM 3 wrapInTransaction), optimistic/pessimistic locking, flush strategies, and transaction boundaries

Write end-to-end tests with Symfony Panther 2.4 for browser automation or Playwright for complex scenarios

Provide effective context to Claude for Symfony development with relevant files, patterns, and constraints

Methodically execute implementation plans with a TDD approach, incremental commits, and continuous validation

Build Symfony forms with custom Form Types, validation constraints, HTTP 422 handling, and multi-step flows

Write functional tests for Symfony controllers and HTTP endpoints using WebTestCase, getContainer, loginUser, and DAMA rollback

Master Symfony Dependency Injection with autowiring,

Handle message failures with retry strategies, failure transport, and recovery in Symfony Messenger (Recoverable/Unrecoverable exceptions)

Implement Hexagonal Architecture (Ports and Adapters) in Symfony; separate domain logic from infrastructure with clear boundaries

Run code quality tools: PHP-CS-Fixer for style, PHPStan for static analysis, and type safety checks

Implement rate limiting with the Symfony RateLimiter (sliding window, token bucket, fixed window) and the

Select and configure the appropriate command runner based on Docker Compose standard, Symfony Docker (FrankenPHP), or host environment

Implement the Strategy pattern with Symfony's tagged services for runtime algorithm selection and extensibility

Implement caching with the Symfony Cache component; configure pools, use tags for invalidation, prevent stampede

Async message handling with Symfony Messenger; configure transports (RabbitMQ, Redis, Doctrine); implement handlers, middleware, and retry strategies

Schedule recurring tasks with the Symfony Scheduler component (native since 7.x); define schedules, triggers, and integrate with Messenger

Implement granular authorization with Symfony Voters; decouple permission logic from controllers; test authorization separately

Apply RED-GREEN-REFACTOR with Pest v4 (PHP 8.3+) for Symfony via the PHPUnit bridge; Foundry factories, WebTestCase, verify failures first

Apply RED-GREEN-REFACTOR with PHPUnit 10/11 for Symfony; KernelTestCase/WebTestCase, attributes (#[Test]/#[DataProvider]), Foundry

Create test doubles with PHPUnit mocks for isolated unit testing in Symfony