Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is so far the best free PHP editor that I've ever used. This article will contain some personal reminders on customization, problem-solving, and shortcuts. Common settings: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/settings Ignore directories from monitoring: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/linux#_visual-studio-code-is-unable-to-watch-for-file-changes-in-this-large-workspace-error-enospc PHP Intelephense is a great extension for VSC. A useful addon that helps with the documentation, navigation, and the development process as a whole. It contains some premium features but it's OK even without them. https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=bmewburn.vscode-intelephense-client Another great extenson is PHP Docblocker. https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=neilbrayfield.php-docblocker You may also consider: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=MehediDracula.php-namespace-resolver VSC supports a lot of color themes. My favorite theme is "Bluloco light" but some more info is available here: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/themes Work with terminal: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/integrated-terminal A nice description of file comparison using GitLense extension: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42112526/how-to-compare-different-branches-in-visual-studio-code A great plugin that allows you to allign the code even faster: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=wwm.better-align OpenAPI extension: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=42Crunch.vscode-openapi Bookmarks: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=alefragnani.Bookmarks Documentor: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ronvanderheijden.phpdoc-generator To generate the documentation use the following shortcut when the cursor is on the function name.

Ctrl + Enter

Shortcuts: Open terminal:

Ctrl + `

Comment or uncoment a line:

Ctrl + /

Switch tabs right:

Ctrl + PageUp

Switch tabs left:

Ctrl + PageDown

Close tab:

Ctrl + W

Edit multiple common strings:

Ctrl + D

Search in the project:

Ctrl + Shift + F

Search to replace:

Ctrl + H

Replace all when the search is done:

Ctrl + Alt + Enter

Search by file name:

Ctrl + P

Go to color themes list (in that order):

Ctrl + K + T

Go to settings:

Ctrl+,

Install extension:

Ctrl + Shift + P

Then type "Install extensions" and go on. Format JSON

Shift+Alt+F

Format JSON (Mac)

Shift + Option + F

Browse extensions:

Ctrl + Shift + X

Add / remove bookmark


CMD + SHIFT + K

Or
 type "book toggle" after

CMD + SHIFT + P

Align/order the code (if you use better-align):

ctrl + cmd + =

Add custom shortcuts: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/keybindings#_advanced-customization For external keyboards you may switch the layout if you're switching it between Mac and PC this way:

Fn + O

and wait for 3 seconds. Find All References of a function in VS code

Shift + F12

Go to definition (when the cursor is on the function)

F12

Navigate back and forward On Windows:

Alt + ← 
Alt + → 

On Mac:

Ctrl + -
Ctrl + Shift + -

On Ubuntu Linux:

Ctrl + Alt + -
Ctrl + Shift + -