PHPCompatibility
A set of sniffs for PHP_CodeSniffer that checks PHP code for cross-version compatibility.
What is PHPCompatibility?
PHPCompatibility is a coding standard for PHP_CodeSniffer that analyzes PHP code for compatibility across different PHP versions. It helps developers ensure their code works correctly when migrating between PHP versions, preventing issues in production environments.
PHP developers and teams maintaining or upgrading PHP applications, especially those working with legacy codebases or needing to support multiple PHP versions.
Developers choose PHPCompatibility for its comprehensive detection of compatibility issues across PHP versions (from 5.0 to latest), consistent results regardless of the PHP runtime version, and framework-specific rulesets for ecosystems like WordPress and Joomla.
Overview
PHP Compatibility check for PHP_CodeSniffer
Use Cases
Best For
- Ensuring code compatibility when upgrading PHP versions (e.g., from PHP 5.x to 7.x or 8.x).
- Checking legacy PHP codebases for deprecated or removed features before migration.
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