Stop Writing Architecture Rules in Confluence

📰 Dev.to · Lars Moelleken

Learn to keep architecture rules close to the code using PHP attributes, enums, and catalogs, reducing reliance on stale documentation

intermediate Published 15 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Use PHP attributes to define architecture rules directly in the code
  2. Create enums to represent specific architecture constraints
  3. Implement catalogs to organize and manage architecture rules
  4. Integrate these rules into the development workflow to ensure consistency
  5. Test and refine the architecture rules to ensure they are effective and accurate
Who Needs to Know This

Software engineers and architects can benefit from this approach to keep architecture rules up-to-date and aligned with the codebase, improving collaboration and reducing errors

Key Insight

💡 Keep architecture rules close to the code to ensure they remain relevant and effective

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