PhpStorm 6.0: Take PHP by Storm!

The frequently changing trends in web application development have made many code editors obsolete. With websites being developed using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, it has become essential for developers to choose an editor that perfectly complements the project development environment. As a cross platform integrated development environment, JetBrains PhpStorm is hugely popular among PHP developers. Along with providing an intelligent editor for HTML, PHP and JavaScript code, the editor comes with features like error prevention and automatic refactoring of code.

JetBrains has built PhpStorm on IntelliJ IDEA. As the framework is written in Java, developers can write their own plug-ins, in addition to using the existing plug-ins created for the platform. A developer can also use PhpStorm to avail all features of WebStorm. Along with PHP and database supports, he can further avail a set of pre-installed JavaScript plug-ins without incurring any additional expenses. The latest version of the PHP code editor comes with a set of innovative features to help programmers in meeting the latest trends in website and web application development.

What Makes PhpStorm 6.0 an Intelligent Code Editor?

Full Support for PHP 5.4: If you are looking for a code editor that supports the latest version of PHP, then PhpStorm is your best option. The editor enables you to avail advantages of several syntax improvements including short array syntax, accessing class member on instantiation, binary literals, dereferencing array on function call, and static call expressions. At the same time, PhpStorm also supports the legacy projects developed using PHP 5.3.

Automatic Code Completion: Each developer frequently explores options to avoid writing lengthy code. Many programmers also look for smart ways to complete their coding. The automatic code completion feature of PhpStorm makes it easier for developers to build complex application without writing longer code. The feature can be invoked simply on typing, and used to finalize methods, classes, variable names, and PHP keywords. Also, a developer can use the feature to finalize variables and fields according to their types, and indexing arrays in PHP code.

Support for PHPDocs: The editor also supports the PHPDocs used in your code. Also, based on annotations, it provided relevant code completion suggestions. Whenever the PHPDocs in the program are edited, PhpStorm automatically completes the types and variable names based on the corresponding code blocks. Also, the PHPDocs are always updated while refactoring the PHP code.

PHP Refactoring: The frequent changes in user demands have made it essential for a website to remain dynamic and interactive. Often developers have to edit and re-factor their coding to optimize the web application’s performance. PhpStorm allows programmers to easily rename and move files, classes, constants, methods, functions, properties, parameter, along with the global and local variables. The PHP refactoring feature enables developers to incorporate local changes immediately, along with making global project changes in a secure and hassle-free way.

PHP Code Sniffer: Most developers want to access PHP porgrams on the fly. With the code sniffer feature of PhpStorm, a programmer can simply open a PHP file, and check the code on the fly. Further, the check is initiated automatically each time some changes are made to the PHP file. The sniffer also makes it easier for developers to fix the problems reported by it.

Smarty Template Engine: Often the .tpl files need modification to boost user experience. PhpStorm is designed with the Smarty template engine that allows you to avail several advantages while working with templates. You can use the engine to configure syntax highlighting for strings, keywords, syntax errors and variables. Further, the engine can insert quotes, paired braces and closing tags automatically. The engine further enables you to customize templates to meet the specific requirements of your web application.

Code Arranger: Along with writing the code, programmers also have to arrange and structure the coding in a systematic way. The latest version of PhpStorm comes with Code (re)arranger, a powerful tool that can be used to control the structure of both existing and generating code. For instance, based on your needs, you can arrange the methods based on fields or keep the dependent methods together. The tool will be of great help to the members of a distributed team to maintain the structure of code without putting any extra effort.

The PhpStorm 6.0 also comes with a set of innovative features like smart namespace handling, new database schema editor, and fresh web tool kit. These features make the editor effective in meeting the latest trends in web application development. With these features, PhpStorm becomes powerful enough to take PHP by storm. PHP developer India teams can help you build projects within allocated budgets and time schedules.

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