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Visual Studio Code for PHP Developers

Out of the blue, Microsoft jumps into the editor wars with an incredible offering that gives Sublime Text an overwhelming run for its money. In fact, it just might surpass it! So come along, as I demonstrate the ins, the outs, the tips, the techniques. Say hello to your new best friend: Visual Studio Code.

Series episodes

Make it Clean and Pretty

7m 4s

Customize your Visual Studio Code layout and theme to create a clean, personalized workspace. Learn easy tweaks to boost comfort and productivity from the start!

Essential File Manipulation

3m 16s

Master essential file manipulation techniques to create, delete, rename, and duplicate files efficiently. Streamline your workflow with these simple tips!

Instant File and Symbol Traversal

5m 10s

Learn the fastest way to navigate files, classes, and PHP methods. Streamline your workflow with instant file and symbol traversal techniques in this episode!

Vim Keybinding Goodness

3m 47s

Master Vim keybindings in your editor and boost your productivity. Whether you're a pro or just starting, learn how to navigate and code faster with ease!

Dynamic Snippets

6m 9s

Save time by creating dynamic custom snippets for your classes and methods. Learn how to boost coding speed with smart, reusable templates in this episode!

The Glorious Built-in Terminal

1m 35s

Run console commands directly inside Visual Studio Code using the built-in terminal. Learn how Ctrl-` boosts your workflow without switching windows.

Git Ready

2m 44s

Discover how Visual Studio Code’s built-in Git support streamlines your version control. Learn tips to manage commits, branches, and more with ease!

Laravel Artisan Shortcuts

1m 34s

Run Laravel Artisan commands instantly from your GUI with the Artisan extension. Generate controllers and more in seconds to speed up your development workflow!

PHP Automatic Imports

3m

Speed up your PHP workflow by mastering automatic imports and quick class name shortcuts. Learn fast techniques to write cleaner, efficient code in seconds!

Better PHPUnit Execution

2m 52s

Enhance your test-driven development with Caleb Porzio's Better PHPUnit extension. Enjoy a clean, efficient workflow for running and managing your tests.

Magical PHP Formatting With Automatic Fixes

6m 10s

Automatically format your PHP code with PSR-2 standards and apply fixes on save. Learn how to streamline your workflow and keep code clean effortlessly!

The Context Menu Convenience

1m 33s

Boost your workflow by assigning custom keyboard shortcuts for context menu actions—keep your hands on the keyboard and skip the mouse clicks effortlessly.

Sweet PHP Debugging in Four Minutes

4m 7s

Master PHP debugging in just minutes! Follow easy steps to set up powerful Xdebug with VS Code and streamline your testing workflow effortlessly.

Faster Write-offs With Multiple Cursors

3m 1s

Boost your coding speed with multiple cursors! Learn how this powerful tool transforms your workflow and makes editing faster and more fun.

PHP Full Workflow Review

9m 2s

Refresh your PHP skills with a full workflow review before diving into JavaScript tips for VS Code. Clear, friendly, and perfect for boosting your coding flow!

Measure Your JavaScript Dependency Cost

2m 21s

Discover how the Import Cost extension reveals the size of your JavaScript dependencies, helping you spot and optimize heavy imports with ease.

Pour Me a Glass of ESLint

5m 42s

Boost your JavaScript and Vue code quality with ESLint! Learn how to catch errors and enforce style effortlessly in this friendly, hands-on tutorial.

Type Checking JavaScript Files

6m 13s

Activate TypeScript type checking in plain JavaScript with one commented line—get instant type checks and error reports to catch bugs early.

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