DrupalSapiens Publishes Guide on Installing and Using Codesniffer

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DrupalSapiens has released a detailed guide on installing and using Codesniffer (phpcs), a tool designed to help developers maintain clean and standardized code for Drupal projects.

The blog post explains how to install Coder and Codesniffer via Composer on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, ensuring global usage across multiple projects. It also covers essential commands for configuring Drupal and DrupalPractice coding standards, allowing developers to analyze and correct code formatting issues automatically.

The guide further introduces phpcbf, a tool that automatically fixes minor code inconsistencies. This helps developers adhere to Drupal’s best practices with minimal manual intervention. Users can improve code quality, readability, and maintainability within their projects by following these steps.

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Title

How to install and use Codesniffer (phpcs)

Byline

Juan Delgado Salmerón

Date of Publication

10 February 2025

Organization

Drupal Sapiens

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