PhpStorm Briefs

PhpStorm Briefs episodes:

• 05.20.2016

  55: Cleaning System Cache

  During a recent upgrade of the IDE it seems like the caches used for providing code completion got corrupted. This little tip will help you fix that. Also applies to: WebStorm Docs Cleaning System Cache (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/cleaning-system-cache.html) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 05.11.2016

  54: Security update for all IntelliJ-based IDEs

  An important security update for all IntelliJ-based IDEs. Upgrade ASAP. Also applies to: WebStorm Docs Security update for IntelliJ-based IDEs v2016.1 and older versions (http://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2016/05/11/security-update-for-intellij-based-ides-v2016-1-and-older-versions/) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 04.26.2016

  53: News

  JetBrains announced PhpStorm 2016.1.1 EAP available for immediate download. The recording from last weeks webinar "What's New in PhpStorm 2016.1" is available. Also applies to: N/A Docs PhpStorm 2016.1.1 EAP (http://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2016/04/phpstorm-2016-1-1-eap-145-969/) What’s New in PhpStorm 2016.1 (http://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2016/04/webinar-recording-whats-new-in-phpstorm-2016-1/) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 04.22.2016

  52: Announcement

  Releasing an episode almost every weekday has been loads of fun. Even more exciting is to see the responses from my listeners. But I have to admit that I am going a bit too fast. I need more time to let the...

  
• 04.22.2016

  51: Testing with PhpUnit

  In version 2016.1 PhpStorm has a really enticing feature to rerun only your failed unit tests after a full run. So instead of messing around on the command line to run only specific tests that have failed the IDE lets you do this...

  
• 04.20.2016

  50: Intention Actions

  PhpStorm constantly analyses your code and detects errors or suboptimal code constructs. In many cases it can help you either fix code, generate new code or optimize code. It does this with Intention Actions. This is a brief introduction to these Intention Actions. Also...

  
• 04.19.2016

  49: Framework Integration Plugins

  There are a large number of Framework specific plugins available for PhpStorm. It is worth investigating this. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Plugin Preferences: Shift + Command + A + "Plugin Preferences" Win/Linux: - Plugin Preferences: Shift + Ctrl + A +...

  
• 04.18.2016

  48: TODO Tool Window

  An easy way to view all your TODO items (comments in your code that contain 'TODO'). Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Navigate to TODO: Command + 6 Win/Linux: - Navigate to TODO: Alt + 6 Docs Using TODO (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/using-todo.html) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 04.15.2016

  47: File and Code Templates

  Another form of templates that lets you customize the contents of new files. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Find Action: Shift + Command + A, Type: File and Code templates Win/Linux: - Find Action: Shift + Ctrl + A, Type: File...

  
• 04.14.2016

  46: Live Templates

  Also known as snippets, live templates are a way to store and recall pre-defined pieces of text/code for later use. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Find Action: Shift + Command + A, Type: Live templates Win/Linux: - Find Action: Shift + Ctrl...

  
• 04.13.2016

  45: Surround Templates

  When you need to surround a word or any block of code with single or double quotes, square brackets or anything else you can use surround templates for this. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Find Action: Shift + Command + A, Type:...

  
• 04.12.2016

  44: The REST Client Tool

  PhpStorm has a REST client that lets you access and test endpoints from right in the IDE. Also applies to: WebStorm Access it via the Tools menu -> Test RESTful Web Service Docs Rest Client Tool (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/rest-client-tool-window.html) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 04.12.2016

  43: News - Webinar: What's new in PhpStorm 2016.1

  A free webinar with Gary Hockin about what is new in PhpStorm 2016.1 hosted by JetBrains. Also applies to: N/A Docs Webinar info (http://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2016/04/webinar-whats-new-in-phpstorm-2016-1-april-18th/) Registration (http://info.jetbrains.com/PhpStorm-Webinar-April2016.html) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 04.08.2016

  42: Find in Path

  Need to find something by some search string that might not be a class or file name in your project. Then Find in Path might be what you are looking for. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Find in Path: Command + Shift...

  
• 04.07.2016

  41: Themes

  We stare at our editor for most of our work day and sometimes even after that. So it is really important that the theme of the editor is not only visually pleasing but also provides good readability. There are a very large number...

  
• 04.06.2016

  40: News - PhpStorm 2016.1.1 EAP available now

  JetBrains announces immediate availability of PhpStorm 2016.1.1 as part of its Early Access Program. Also applies to: N/A Docs PhpStorm 2016.1.1 announcement (http://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2016/04/phpstorm-2016-1-1-update-eap-145-844/) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 04.06.2016

  39: Code Inspections - Customizing Mess Detector rules

  Creating a custom Mess Detector rule is not necessarily a PhpStorm specific issue, but since I talked about how to configure MD as a code inspection and customizing a rule was actually not straight forward I thought I would explain how to customize...

  
• 04.05.2016

  38: Scratches

  Ever needed to do a quick test or just slice up some text that had nothing to do with the project you are working on? Well, either use a Scratch File or a Scratch Buffer. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - New scratch...

  
• 04.04.2016

  37: Code Style - Configuration

  In episode 34 (https://www.briefs.fm/phpstorm-briefs/34) I introduced the Code Sniffer tool that can warn you about code style violations as you type. But there is also a built-in tool that lets you reformat your code after it is written to a particular style. In...

  
• 04.01.2016

  36: Call to Action

  Lets try to get this CodeSniffer and MessDetector problem in PhpStorm fixed!! Visit the issue Do not let CodeSniffer run during debugging / Ignore it (https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/WI-20365), log in with your account credentials and vote on this issue to get it some exposure. Also applies...

  
• 04.01.2016

  35: Code Inspections - Recap and Gotchas

  A little recap of what I have learned - to good and the bad. Please visit the link below to the CodeSniffer Issue and vote on it. Lets make this happen!! Also applies to: N/A Docs CodeSnifferIssue (https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/WI-20365) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.31.2016

  34: Code Inspections - Code Sniffer

  Code Sniffer is a coding standard checker that helps you adhere to a pre defined or completely custom coding style. Also applies to: N/A Key mappings OSX: - Find Action: Shift + Command + A Win/Linux: - Find Action: Shift + Ctrl + A Docs PHP_CodeSniffer (https://github.com/squizlabs/PHP_CodeSniffer) Using...

  
• 03.30.2016

  33: Code Inspections - PHP Mess Detector

  The PHP Mess Detector takes a given PHP source code base and looks for several potential problems within that source. These problems can be things like: Possible bugs Suboptimal code Overcomplicated expressions Unused parameters, methods, properties In this episode I give a quick overview of what PMD...

  
• 03.29.2016

  32: Code Inspections - Severity and Scope

  Customize how various inspections are reported by the IDE using severity and scope. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Find Action: Shift + Command + A Win/Linux: - Find Action: Shift + Ctrl + A Docs Code Inspection (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/code-inspection.html?origin=old_help&search=inspection) Scope (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/scope.html) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.28.2016

  31: Code Inspections - Examples

  In the last two episodes we talked a bit out theoretical things and now lets look at some specific examples of code inspections and what you can do with them. Also applies to: N/A Key mappings OSX: - Find Action: Shift + Command + A Win/Linux: ...

  
• 03.24.2016

  30: Code Inspections - Profiles

  PhpStorm lets you store your inspections settings in what is called a profile. You can have as many of these as you like and they apply either to all your projects or a specific project. Also applies to: WebStorm Docs Code Inspection (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/code-inspection.html?origin=old_help&search=inspection) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.23.2016

  29: Code Inspections - Introduction

  PhpStorm (and WebStorm) comes with a bunch of code inspections pre configured right out of the box. The code in your open editor windows is continuously inspected for errors, which are reported in the right margin of your editor window. In this episode...

  
• 03.22.2016

  28: More on Opening Files

  Two more tiny tips on how to open files in the ID. They almost seem trivial but I thought I would mention it anyway. Also applies to: WebStorm Docs Opening and Reopening Files in the Editor (https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/2016.1/opening-and-reopening-files-in-the-editor.html?origin=old_help) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.21.2016

  27: Files, Files, Files

  All our work revolves around files, so it is important to be able to navigate between them quickly. In this episode "Go to Class" and "Go to File". Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Go to Class: Command + O - Go to...

  
• 03.18.2016

  26: News - PhpStorm 2016.1 Is Out NOW!

  JetBrains released 2016.1! It is available for download now. Also applies to: N/A Docs PhpStorm 2016.1 (http://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2016/03/phpstorm-2016-1-is-released/) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.18.2016

  25: Refactoring - Copy

  This is not really more than a simply copy file operation but there are a few nice little things the IDE does for you. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - F5 or Command + C / Command + V Win/Linux: - F5 or...

  
• 03.17.2016

  24: Refactoring - Pushing Members

  A simply way to move class members up and down the class hierarchy. Also applies to: N/A Docs Pull Members Up (https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/10.0/pull-members-up.html?origin=old_help) Push Members Down (https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/10.0/push-members-down.html?origin=old_help) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.16.2016

  23: Refactoring - Safe Delete

  Another time saver and great support from the IDE to avoid mistakes. Safely delete any symbol from your code if you think it is no longer required. Also applies to: WebStorm Key mappings OSX: - Command + Delete Win/Linux: - Alt + Delete Docs Safe Delete (https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/10.0/safe-delete.html?origin=old_help) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs...

  
• 03.16.2016

  22: What About WebStorm?

  I will be adding tags to the show notes for WebStorm and hashtags on tweets for episodes that also apply to WebStorm. Shoutout to Kahlil Lechelt (@kahliltweets) and Steve Daly ‏(@spdaly). Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.15.2016

  21: Refactoring - Extract Method

  The Extract Method refactoring is incredibly powerful when cleaning up and organizing legacy code or simply getting a handle on some of your own methods that are too large. Key mappings OSX: - Command + Alt + M Win/Linux: - Ctrl + Alt + M Docs Extract...

  
• 03.14.2016

  20: Navigation - To and From Tool Windows

  Tool windows can be opened with keyboard shortcuts! They also automatically get focus this way. And you can move back to the editor window with a keyboard shortcut as well. Key mappings OSX: To Tool Window: Command + 0..9 From Tool Window to editor: Esc Win/Linux: To Tool...

  
• 03.11.2016

  19: News - PhpStorm 2016.1 RC1 is available

  JetBrains just announced that PhpStorm 2016.1 RC1 build 145.256 is available for download. A brief explanation of the new version numbers. Docs PhpStorm 2016.1 RC1 (http://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2016/03/phpstorm-2016-1-rc1-is-available-along-with-new-versioning/) Release and Versioning Changes (http://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2016/03/09/jetbrains-toolbox-release-and-versioning-changes/) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.11.2016

  18: Refactoring - Rename

  Refactoring support is one of the greatest features of PhpStorm in my opinion. It is a huge time saver, especially when working with legacy code bases that need refactoring. The first refactoring that I will talk about is rename. Key mappings OSX: - Shift +...

  
• 03.10.2016

  17: Editing - Commenting and Uncommenting

  Commenting and uncommenting code is a very frequent activity, so using this handy shortcut will save you a lot of time. Key mappings OSX: - Line: Command + / - Block: Command + Alt + / Win/Linux: - Line: Ctrl + / - Block:...

  
• 03.09.2016

  16: Navigation - Switching between projects

  PhpStorm supports having multiple projects open at the same time. This is a handy way to cycle through them quickly. This only works on OSX. I am not aware of a shortcut for Windows. Key mappings OSX: - Command + backtick Win/Linux: - Not supported...

  
• 03.08.2016

  15: The Embedded Terminal

  PhpStorm has support for an embedded Terminal window. So instead of switching to a stand-alone terminal you could stay within the IDE and do all your command line stuff right in PhpStorm. Key mappings OSX: - Alt + F12 Win/Linux: - Alt + F12 Docs Embedded Terminal...

  
• 03.07.2016

  14: News - PhpStorm 11 Public Preview

  Last week JetBrains announced the availability of the PhpStorm 11 public preview release, which is packed with new features. What's New PHP Language & Editing Experience Better PHP Language Support Support for group use statements Make Static refactoring New intentions New Debugging Experience Usability Improvements for Debugging XDebug for REST...

  
• 03.04.2016

  13: Plugins - IdeaVim

  The IdeaVim plugin is a vim mode emulator for your editor window. It supports a surprisingly large feature set of vim. Summary of Supported Vim Features Supported: Motion keys Deletion/changing Insert mode commands Marks Registers Undo/redo Visual mode commands Some Ex commands Some :set options (doc/set-commands.md) Full Vim regexps for search and search/replace Key...

  
• 03.04.2016

  12: Plugins - Markdown

  A quick intro of the 4 markdown plugins I found for PhpStorm. My favorite at the moment if gfm (https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/7701?pr=phpStorm). It renders Github flavored markdown. Docs gfm (https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/7701?pr=phpStorm) Markdown (https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin?id=5970?pr=phpStorm) Markdown Support (https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/7793?pr=phpStorm) MultiMarkdown (https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/7896?pr=phpStorm) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.03.2016

  11: Plugins - Overview

  PhpStorm has a powerful plugin system that allows you to expand the functionality of the IDE. Currently there are 570 PhpStorm specific plugins available. How to get to the Plugins dialog OSX: Shift + Command + A then type "Plugins" Windows, Linux: Shift + Ctrl...

  
• 03.02.2016

  10: The Productivity Guide

  PhpStorm keeps track of what you are doing and gives you some useful analytics on the things you do most and least. Thanks to Matthew Setter (https://twitter.com/settermjd)! Docs Productivity Guide (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/productivity-guide.html) Questions/Comments/Suggestions @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 03.01.2016

  9: What the symbols mean

  Symbols in tree view (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/symbols.html#d727704e212) @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)

  
• 02.29.2016

  8: Usage Search (Part 2/2)

  Two commands to find the usages of a symbol in the current file. Key mappings OSX: - Find usages in file: Command + F7 - Highlight usage in file: Command + Shift + F7 Win/Linux: - Find usages in file: Ctrl + F7 ...

  
• 02.29.2016

  7: Usage Search (Part 1/2)

  There are 4 different variations of this command with slightly different behavior. In this episode the two that search accross the entire project. Key mappings OSX: - Find usages: Option + F7 - Show usages: Command + Option + F7 - Find...

  
• 02.26.2016

  6: Navigation - Go to Declaration

  Go to Declaration To jump to the declaration of a Class, Method, Variable, Constant, Interface etc. This also works for CSS, HTML and XML. OSX: Command + B or Command + Click Win/Linux: Ctrl + B or Ctrl + Click Documentation Go to Declaration (https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/help/navigating-to-declaration-or-type-declaration-of-a-symbol.html) @PhpStormBriefs (https://twitter.com/phpstormbriefs)