A proof-of-concept tool that detects design patterns and anti-patterns in PHP source code.
Pattern Detector for PHP is a static analysis tool that automatically identifies design patterns and anti-patterns in PHP source code. It scans directories to detect structural, creational, and behavioral patterns, helping developers understand their code's architecture and spot problematic designs like God Objects.
PHP developers and software architects who want to analyze their codebase for design patterns or identify anti-patterns that may affect maintainability.
It provides a simple, automated way to detect patterns without manual code review, serving as a learning tool and architectural analysis aid, though it's currently a proof-of-concept open to improvements.
detection of design patterns in PHP code
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The README shows a straightforward command './bin/design-pattern <source-directory>' with no complex setup, making it easy to run on any PHP project directory.
Specifically flags the God Object anti-pattern, a common issue in legacy code, as highlighted in the features list and detected patterns section.
Built for fun and learning, it serves as a practical tool for understanding how automated pattern detection works in PHP, as stated in the philosophy.
Provides a screenshot-like visual output for quick review of detected patterns, demonstrated in the README with an example image capture.
Only detects a few patterns like Bridge, Decorator, Singleton, and God Object, missing many others such as Adapter or Observer, as acknowledged in the detected patterns list.
Admitted to be just a proof-of-concept, so it may lack robustness, regular updates, and support for complex or edge-case codebases.
The README is minimal with no detailed guides on configuration, extending detection capabilities, or troubleshooting common issues during analysis.