Explore static code analysis techniques and tools to enhance PHP development in this conference talk from PHP UK 2020. Learn how to automate code reviews, improve code quality, and maintain best practices using tools like Easy Coding Standard, Psalm, PHPStan, and PHP Insights. Discover methods for visualizing dependencies with Deptrac and PhpMetrics, and gain insights into PHP trees, extended type systems, and maintainability metrics. Understand the benefits of composable plugins, composer bin, and aesthetic analysis while exploring alternatives for efficient PHP development workflows.
Static Code Analysis - Judging a Forest by Its Trees
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Trees
Readability
PHP Trees
PHP Stan
Extended Type System
Type Arrays
Objectlike Arrays
Type Safety
Metrics
Track Depth
Track Module
Dependencies
Crosscutting
PHP Metrics
Maintainability
PHP Insights
PHP Tools
Key takeaway
composable plugin
composerbin
vendorbin
makefile
aesthetic analysis
alternatives
Taught by
PHP UK Conference
