PHP 8.4 adds a super convenient way to chain methods on newly created objects

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PHP 8.4 introduces a feature allowing developers to create new objects without parentheses, simplifying code and enabling method chaining directly on newly created objects. This update extends to methods, properties, static methods, and even supports dynamic and anonymous classes. However, constructor brackets remain mandatory for class instantiation to avoid parsing ambiguities. Despite minor limitations, this syntactic sugar promises to enhance coding efficiency.

New without parentheses in PHP 8.4

We’re almost getting closer to python’s syntax 😂

Great news for PHP 8.4! Creating objects without parentheses will really simplify the code. Awesome for method chaining!

best thing on this version.
new ReflectionClass($className)-&gt;getShortName();

To be fair, I’m not sure if I am liking it or not. Guess I need to wait and find out.