Product Decisions This Supports

Ensures consistent directory structure across all PHP packages, reducing onboarding time and cognitive load for developers
Supports build vs buy decision by providing a mature, community-validated standard instead of creating custom structures
Enables automated validation during CI/CD pipelines to enforce compliance, reducing manual configuration errors
Ideal for teams publishing open-source libraries or internal PHP packages where cross-project consistency is critical for maintainability

When to Consider This Package

Adopt when creating standalone PHP packages (not full-stack applications) where adherence to industry-standard conventions is required
Consider for open-source contributions where following established structure increases community adoption and contributor familiarity
Avoid for Laravel applications