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linuscash/with-global-state
===========================

a simple way to make global state clear in order to bring it back under control

v1.0.0(7y ago)09MITPHP

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with-global-state
=================

[](#with-global-state)

withGlobalState is a simple utility that will wrap any function in order to make its global state requirements clear.

motivation
----------

[](#motivation)

Working on an application recently I found that large chunks of it shared global state. I wanted to focus my efforts untangling modules that shared state but didn't want to go all big bang on it and run down the rabbit hole. Thus this little function was born. I used it to get a grip on each modules global state while I refactored it out without interfering with the other modules.

example
-------

[](#example)

```
function greetMe (String $moniker): String
{
    return "Hello {$moniker} my name is {$GLOBALS['name']}";
}

greetMe('stranger'); // ??

$linusGreetMe = withGlobalState('greetMe', ['name' => 'Linus']);
$linusGreetMe('stranger'); // "Hello stranger my name is Linus"
```

The above is a contrived example but it does demonstrate the functions purpose. We can see a poorly implemented function that depends on global state instantly become more readable, manageable and testable.

Essentially we can write tests against this legacy code. Once we have a handle on it, we can refactor it down to something more meanful and maintainable without treading on the toes of other modules.

###  Health Score

26

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LowBetter than 41% of packages

Maintenance20

Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained

Popularity4

Limited adoption so far

Community7

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity62

Established project with proven stability

 Bus Factor1

Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure

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###  Release Activity

Cadence

Unknown

Total

1

Last Release

2864d ago

### Community

Maintainers

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Top Contributors

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Tags

global-staterefactoringstate-managementtestability

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