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[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) 4. / 5. syde/phpcs ActivePhpcodesniffer-standard[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) syde/phpcs ========== Syde PHP coding standards for WordPress projects. 1.0.1(5mo ago)1019.7k—9.6%[2 issues](https://github.com/inpsyde/phpcs/issues)7GPL-2.0-or-laterPHPPHP >=8.1CI passing Since Dec 20Pushed 5mo ago2 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/inpsyde/phpcs)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/syde/phpcs)[ RSS](/packages/syde-phpcs/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelog (4)Dependencies (13)Versions (5)Used By (7) [![Latest Stable Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/f3c5b43b4026db06d2df1d96455429b2acb2a7683a8f1d290da09ccaaf5796d4/68747470733a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f737964652f70687063732f76)](https://packagist.org/packages/syde/phpcs)[![License](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/6e99d8443e1f1903a061cc24681247df7cee4c85122695988890b6ba329d6819/68747470733a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f737964652f70687063732f6c6963656e7365)](https://github.com/inpsyde/phpcs/blob/HEAD/LICENSE)[![PHP Version Require](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/a50ac2f62bfed548a1e2312b549c734a30b042ac1eb9009aab9b981fd2a37e0b/68747470733a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f737964652f70687063732f726571756972652f706870)](https://packagist.org/packages/syde/phpcs)[![PHP Quality Assurance Status](https://github.com/inpsyde/phpcs/actions/workflows/quality-assurance-php.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/inpsyde/phpcs/actions/workflows/quality-assurance-php.yml) Syde PHP Coding Standards ========================= [](#syde-php-coding-standards) > Syde PHP coding standards for WordPress projects. This package contains [PHP\_CodeSniffer](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHP_CodeSniffer/) sniffs and rulesets to validate code developed for WordPress projects. It ensures code quality and adherence to coding conventions, especially the official [WordPress Coding Standards](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/best-practices/coding-standards/), as well as select best practices from the wider web development and PHP industries. --- Table of Contents ----------------- [](#table-of-contents) - [Requirements](#requirements) - [Installation](#installation) - [Local Installation](#local-installation) - [Global Installation](#global-installation) - [Verify Installation](#verify-installation) - [Rulesets](#rulesets) - [Usage](#usage) - [Command Line](#command-line) - [Custom Ruleset](#custom-ruleset) - [Customization](#customization) - [Auto-Fixing](#auto-fixing) - [Disabling or Excluding Rules](#disabling-or-excluding-rules) - [IDE Integration](#ide-integration) - [Migrating from Inpsyde to Syde PHP Coding Standards](#migrating-from-inpsyde-to-syde-php-coding-standards) - [Crafted by Syde](#crafted-by-syde) - [Copyright and License](#copyright-and-license) - [Contributing](#contributing) --- Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) The Syde PHP Coding Standards package requires: - PHP 8.1+ - [Composer](https://getcomposer.org/) - [PHP\_CodeSniffer](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHP_CodeSniffer/) - [PHP\_CodeSniffer Standards Composer Installer Plugin](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/composer-installer/) - [PHPCompatibility](https://github.com/PHPCompatibility/PHPCompatibility/) (`dev-develop`) - [PHPCSExtra](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHPCSExtra/) - [PHPCSUtils](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHPCSUtils/) - [Slevomat Coding Standard](https://github.com/slevomat/coding-standard/) - [VariableAnalysis](https://github.com/sirbrillig/phpcs-variable-analysis/) - [WordPress Coding Standards](https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress-Coding-Standards/) - [WordPress VIP Coding Standards](https://github.com/Automattic/VIP-Coding-Standards/) When installed for local development, these packages will be installed as well: - [PHPStan](https://github.com/phpstan/phpstan/) - [PHPStan Deprecation Rules Extension](https://github.com/phpstan/phpstan-deprecation-rules) - [PHPStan No-Private Extension](https://github.com/swissspidy/phpstan-no-private) - [PHPUnit](https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/phpunit/) Installation ------------ [](#installation) Installing this package with [Composer](https://getcomposer.org/) will automatically install all required dependencies, and register the rulesets from the Syde PHP Coding Standards and other external standards with [PHP\_CodeSniffer](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHP_CodeSniffer/) using the [PHP\_CodeSniffer Standards Composer Installer Plugin](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/composer-installer/). ### Local Installation [](#local-installation) To install the Syde PHP Coding Standards, execute the following commands from the root of your project: ``` composer config allow-plugins.dealerdirect/phpcodesniffer-composer-installer true composer require --dev syde/phpcs ``` ### Global Installation [](#global-installation) Alternatively, you can also install the Syde PHP Coding Standards globally: ``` composer global config allow-plugins.dealerdirect/phpcodesniffer-composer-installer true composer global require --dev syde/phpcs ``` ### Verify Installation [](#verify-installation) You can verify the installation by executing the following command: ``` ./vendor/bin/phpcs -i ``` This should display something like the following, including the Syde PHP Coding Standards (bold): > The installed coding standards are MySource, PEAR, PSR1, PSR2, PSR12, Squiz, Zend, **Syde**, **Syde-Core**, **Syde-Extra**, **Syde-Templates**, WordPress-VIP-Go, WordPressVIPMinimum, PHPCompatibility, Modernize, NormalizedArrays, Universal, PHPCSUtils, VariableAnalysis, SlevomatCodingStandard, WordPress, WordPress-Core, WordPress-Docs and WordPress-Extra Rulesets -------- [](#rulesets) This package contains four rulesets: - `Syde`: Complete set with all the sniffs defined in this package. - `Syde-Core`: Minimum required rules for modern WordPress development at scale. - `Syde-Extra`: Opinionated rules specific to formatting and other preferred coding practices at Syde; includes `Syde-Core`. - `Syde-Templates`: Additional rules specific to PHP template files. Usage ----- [](#usage) ### Command Line [](#command-line) Once the package has been installed via Composer, you can run the `phpcs` command-line tool on a given file or directory using the desired Syde PHP Coding Standard. For example, this is how you can check a third-party plugin for minimum required rules only: ``` ./vendor/bin/phpcs --standard=Syde-Core ./some-plugin/ ``` Using the full `Syde` standard for a specific file would look like so: ``` ./vendor/bin/phpcs --standard=Syde ./some-plugin/some-file.php ``` For more information on PHP\_CodeSniffer usage, refer to the [documentation in the PHP\_CodeSniffer Wiki](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHP_CodeSniffer/wiki/Usage). ### Custom Ruleset [](#custom-ruleset) Like any other PHP\_CodeSniffer standard, you can add the Syde PHP Coding Standard(s) to a custom PHP\_CodeSniffer ruleset (e.g., a `phpcs.xml.dist` file). A minimum working example could look like so: ``` ``` Using a custom ruleset avoids passing many arguments via the command line, and at the same time ensures consistent usage. All you have to do then is to run the `phpcs` command-line tool: ``` ./vendor/bin/phpcs ``` Any argument or option you pass, will overwrite what's been defined in the custom ruleset. Here is a real-world example including files and folders to check, as well as some PHP\_CodeSniffer and ruleset configuration: ``` ./src ./templates ./tests ./index.php */templates/* */templates/* */tests/* ``` For more information, take a look at [Using a Default Configuration File](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHP_CodeSniffer/wiki/Advanced-Usage#using-a-default-configuration-file) and the [Annotated Ruleset](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHP_CodeSniffer/wiki/Annotated-Ruleset) pages in the [PHP\_CodeSniffer Wiki](https://github.com/PHPCSStandards/PHP_CodeSniffer/wiki). ### Customization [](#customization) The Syde PHP Coding Standards contain a number of sniffs that are configurable. This means that you can turn parts of the sniff on or off, or change the behavior by setting a property for the sniff in your custom ruleset file. You can find a complete list of all the properties you can change for the Syde PHP Coding Standards in the [list of all sniffs](docs/Sniffs.md). ### Auto-Fixing [](#auto-fixing) The Syde PHP Coding Standards include several sniffs that support automatic fixing of coding standard violations. These sniffs are marked with the 🔧 symbol in the [list of all sniffs](docs/Sniffs.md). To fix your code automatically, run the `phpcbf` command-line tool instead of `phpcs`: ``` ./vendor/bin/phpcbf --standard=Syde-Extra ./some-file.php ``` Always remember to back up your code before performing automatic fixes. Also, make sure to manually check the updated code as the automatic fixer can sometimes produce unwanted results. ### Disabling or Excluding Rules [](#disabling-or-excluding-rules) For information about disabling or excluding rules, refer to the [Disabling or Excluding Rules](docs/Disabling.md) page in the `docs/` folder. ### IDE Integration [](#ide-integration) For information about IDE integration (currently PhpStorm only), refer to the [IDE Integration](docs/Integration.md) page in the `docs/` folder. Migrating from Inpsyde to Syde PHP Coding Standards --------------------------------------------------- [](#migrating-from-inpsyde-to-syde-php-coding-standards) In case you are already using the Inpsyde PHP Coding Standards (version 1 or 2) and want to migrate to the Syde PHP Coding Standards, refer to the [Migration](docs/Migration.md) page in the `docs/` folder. Crafted by Syde --------------- [](#crafted-by-syde) The team at [Syde](https://syde.com/) is engineering the Web since 2006. Copyright and License --------------------- [](#copyright-and-license) This package is [free software](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html) distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 or (at your option) any later version. For the full license, see [LICENSE](./LICENSE). Contributing ------------ [](#contributing) All contributions are very welcome. Please read the [CONTRIBUTING](https://github.com/inpsyde/.github/blob/HEAD/CONTRIBUTING.md) documentation to get started. By contributing code, you grant its use under the current license (see [LICENSE](./LICENSE)). ### Health Score 44 — FairBetter than 92% of packages Maintenance66 Regular maintenance activity Popularity33 Limited adoption so far Community19 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity50 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 85.2% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. 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