If you see “ command not found”, then we need to install Pear by doing the following: If you see a list of commands that are available, then Pear is already installed so you can skip to the next section of this post. Pear is required to run the code sniffer we will install in the next step, so let’s make sure it is installed. This should bring you to the command line. Open the Terminal application located in this folder. In the default menu bar click on Go -> Utilities. Once WordPress is selected, click Apply, click OK. Set the predefined style to WordPress by clicking on Set from -> Predefined Style -> WordPress as shown in the screenshot below: In the sidebar of the window that pops up expand Editor -> Code Style -> PHP. In the menu bar, click on phpStorm -> Preferences. If any other screens pop up asking for permission, enter your password.ģ. Setting up phpStorm WordPress environment
Lastly, you will be presented with this screen:
#Phpstorm format code for free
Click “Evaluate for free for 30 days”, or enter your license information from your purchase order. The first time you launch phpStorm, you will probably see this screen: If you already have phpStorm installed, skip to the next section of this post. If you are on the fence about purchasing, they also offer a free 30 day trial, which will still work with this post.ĭownload and install phpStorm. phpStorm varies in price, but as of the writing of this post you can either purchase it yearly for $199, or monthly for $19.90. Once setup, you can format your code however you are most efficient – press – and BAM! Your code is formatted to WordPress coding standards with the assistance of phpStorm.įirst things first, you will need phpStorm. During this process, one thing that is easy to overlook is perfecting our syntax for future developers of the project.īut hey, who has time? Lucky for you, we’re here to help! If you setup your environment the way outlined in this post, we all have the time. Often, we need to combine multiple technologies to make the experience unforgettable for the end user which consumes a fair amount of our time. Doing this in a timely manner can sometimes be difficult, which is why we are always trying to optimize our workflows. As developers, it is our job to deliver state-of-the-art applications for our clients.
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