graham-campbell/result-type
Lightweight PHP Result type implementation for explicit success/failure returns. Provides Ok/Err-style results to avoid exceptions and clarify control flow. Compatible with PHP 7.2.5–8.5; install via Composer.
Architecture fit: The Result Type pattern is well-suited for explicit error handling in domain-specific logic (e.g., payment processing, data validation), but conflicts with Laravel's exception-driven ecosystem. It would create inconsistency if mixed with Laravel's built-in error handling (e.g., Eloquent exceptions, middleware). Best used as a complementary pattern in isolated service layers rather than a wholesale replacement.
Integration feasibility: Low friction for installation via Composer, but requires significant refactoring to adopt. Laravel's core components (controllers, validation, database layers) expect exceptions, so adapters would be needed to convert Result objects to HTTP responses or exceptions. No native Laravel integration points exist.
Technical risk: Moderate. Dependents=0 suggests limited real-world testing in Laravel contexts. While the package is small and stable (MIT-licensed, recent PHP 8.5 support), inconsistent adoption could lead to fragmented error handling. Risk of unhandled Err cases causing runtime failures if developers forget to pattern-match.
Key questions: How will third-party libraries throwing exceptions be handled? Can the team
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