be-framework/be

Be Framework - The Ontological Programming Framework for PHP

0.x-dev 2025-09-21 15:02 UTC

Requires

• php: ^8.3
• koriym/semantic-logger: ^0.2.1
• ray/di: ^2.18
• ray/input-query: ^v1.0

Requires (Dev)

• doctrine/coding-standard: ^14.0.x-dev
• justinrainbow/json-schema: ^6.5
• koriym/xdebug-mcp: ^0.3
• maglnet/composer-require-checker: ^4.7
• phpmd/phpmd: ^2.15
• phpstan/phpstan: ^2.1
• phpunit/phpunit: ^12.2
• vimeo/psalm: ^6.0@dev

MIT

• Akihito Koriyama

README

"Be, Don't Do" - A paradigm where objects represent states of being, not collections of behaviors.

The Ontological Programming Framework for PHP

Be Framework implements Ontological Programming - focusing on what things are rather than what they do. Objects represent immutable states that transform through constructor-driven metamorphosis.

Key Features

• New Paradigm - Shift from "what to do" to "what to be"
• Semantic Variables - Variable names carry meaning and constraints
• AI Native - Define meaning and constraints, let AI optimize implementation
• No Invalid States - Objects can't exist in broken states
• Temporal Existence - Time and domain are inseparable; objects exist in time
• Natural Testing - Each state is independently verifiable

Documentation

• Full Documentation

Demo

Run the hello-world example to see Be Framework in action:

php example/hello-world.php

This demonstrates:

• Constructor-driven metamorphosis
• Type-driven branching (formal vs casual styles)
• Semantic validation with meaningful error messages
• Automatic transformation through #[Be] attributes