PHP CodeSniffer
A PHP tool that tokenizes PHP files to detect and automatically fix coding standard violations.
What is PHP CodeSniffer?
PHP_CodeSniffer is a PHP tool that tokenizes PHP files to detect violations of defined coding standards and can automatically fix many of them. It helps developers maintain clean, consistent code by enforcing rules like PSR12 or custom standards. The tool is widely used to improve code quality and streamline team collaboration.
PHP developers and development teams who need to enforce coding standards, ensure code consistency, and integrate automated code quality checks into their workflows or CI/CD pipelines.
Developers choose PHP_CodeSniffer because it combines detection and automatic fixing in one tool, supports a wide range of standards, and integrates easily into various development environments. Its reliability and active maintenance as the official continuation of the original Squizlabs project make it a trusted choice.
Overview
PHP_CodeSniffer tokenizes PHP files and detects violations of a defined set of coding standards.
Use Cases
Best For
- Enforcing PSR12 or PEAR coding standards in PHP projects
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