VSCode PHP Setup: Complete Guide

To set up VSCode for PHP development, you can follow the steps below:

1. Install the PHP plugin: Open VSCode, click on the Extensions icon on the left, type “PHP” in the search box, and install the PHP plugin.
2. Install PHP interpreter: Ensure that the PHP interpreter is installed on the system and can be run via the command line.
3. Set up PHP path: Open settings in VSCode, search for “php.executablePath”, and set it to the path of the PHP interpreter.
4. Configuring the debugger: Install the “PHP Debug” extension in VSCode, then create a “launch.json” file in the project to configure the debugger and specify the entry point for the PHP file.
5. To format your code: Install the “PHP Intelephense” plugin in VSCode to enable automatic code completion and suggestions.
6. Set up code inspection: Install the “PHP CodeSniffer” plugin in VSCode to help check code style and standards.
7. Configure database connection: If the project requires connecting to a database, you can install the “Database Client” plugin and set up the database connection information.

Once you have completed the aforementioned steps to set up VSCode, you can start PHP development. Additionally, you can install other related plugins according to specific project requirements to improve development efficiency and code quality.