Readonly property defaults and #[\Override] on constants let each role declare its permissions without a constructor, and PHP fails loud when a parent constant changes. Enum __debugInfo shows the current state and its next move in var_dump and in your debugger. Which 8.6 feature are you reaching for first?
Full video: https://www.phparch.com/2026/10/php-8-6-makes-state-machines-easy-enums-roles/
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PHP 8.6 ships November 19th, 2026
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