PhpStorm Tips Tricks
summary
Fast-paced demo of 43 tips (ends up at ~59) that actually shows keystrokes and tools: Search Everywhere (double Shift), Navigate to Test, inspections with quick-fix (Alt+Enter), refactor menu (Ctrl+T), live templates and postfix completion, expand/contract selection and multi-cursor edits. Shows running "run inspection by name" to add declare(strict_types=1) across a codebase, the built-in REST client, integrated terminal, DB browser with SQL completion, scratch files and step debugger — practical, hands-on tricks that are easy to follow.
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chapters (23)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:50Markdown editor basics
- 3:15File navigation shortcuts
- 6:29Unit tests and code inspection
- 9:15Refactoring and PHP 7 hints
- 11:03Live templates and completion
- 12:50Code selection and editor split
- 15:14Scratch files and power save
- 18:27Parameter hints and strict typing
- 22:20Running inspections
- 24:16Version control and history
- 26:01HTTP client for API testing
- 27:26External tools integration
- 28:31Terminal and tab management
- 30:01Front-end live editing
- 32:30Multiple cursors and completion
- 34:21Step debugging setup
- 36:30Database browser and SQL
- 38:17Language injections
- 40:06Surround with templates
- 41:13Multiple project support
- 43:16Productivity guide
- 45:23Q&A
