craft-modellisted

# Skill: Craft Model > "The Model is the heart. Everything else is plumbing." ## The Standard 1. **$dataClass**: Define the DTO representation. 2. **Casts**: Enums, Value Objects, dates. Never raw strings for state. 3. **Relationships**: Define all. Use `ofMany` for latest/oldest. 4. **Custom Builder**: Register via `newEloquentBuilder()`. 5. **Custom Collection**: Register via `newCollection()`. ## The Anti-Patterns | ❌ Don't | ✅ Do | Why | |-------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------| | No $dataClass | Define `protected string $dataClass` | Type-safe representation | | String status | Enum cast | Type safety | | Scopes in Model | Custom QueryBuilder | Separation | | Fat Model methods | Actions for logic | Single responsibility | ## Real-World Examples See [examples.md](examples.md).