temporalio / temporalio/sdk-php

Simplify developer experience by replacing yields with Fiber suspension

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Description

Personally I think reading Temporal workflows in PHP are very confusing due to the way you have to yield activities and timers.

Next to that I don't like the fact that I need to use RoadRunner and async PHP only to execute some workflows.

Recently I implemented an SDK in PHP for Absurd durable workflow engine using Fibers.

Basically when a workflow wants to suspend execution it triggers Fiber::suspend with the relevant info.

The SDK then reads the value and can decide to resume the Fiber if needed.

Just wanted to share this as I think it's an interesting alternative or a way to simplify the Temporal SDK.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the current yield-based workflow behavior and the linked Absurd PHP SDK's Fiber approach, then define agreed suspension and resumption requirements and tests before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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