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Add #[NoSerialize]
attribute support to prevent property serialization.
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RFC: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/no_serialize_attribute
This PR introduces a new attribute, #[NoSerialize], that can be
applied to class properties to explicitly exclude them from
serialization when using PHP’s built-in serialization mechanisms.
Motivation
When developing complex objects, it’s often necessary to exclude
specific properties from serialization — for example, resources,
closures, database connections, or transient caches.
Currently, developers must manually implement __serialize() /
__sleep() to filter these properties, which can lead to boilerplate
code and potential maintenance errors.
Adding a native attribute would provide a simple and declarative way
to express this intention directly in code.
When serialize($example) is called, $connection would be excluded automatically.
Benefits