PHP CS Fixer: A Complete guide to Installation, Usage, and Integration

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Code consistency is a crucial aspect of maintaining a clean and readable codebase. PHP CS Fixer is a powerful tool that helps enforce coding standards by automatically fixing PHP coding style issues. In this article, we will explore how to install and use PHP CS Fixer, integrate it into your development workflow, and even set it up in a GitLab CI/CD pipeline. Additionally, we’ll cover the available IDE plugins to streamline your coding experience.

Installing PHP CS Fixer

You can install PHP CS Fixer globally or locally in your project.

Global Installation

To install PHP CS Fixer globally using Composer, run:

composer global require friendsofphp/php-cs-fixer

Make sure your global Composer vendor/bin directory is in your system's PATH to run it from any location:

export PATH="~/.composer/vendor/bin:$PATH"

Introduction to PHP Composer

Local Installation