Psalm or PHPStan?
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A comparison of Psalm and PHPStan, the two dominant PHP static analysis tools, written by a developer with over two decades of experience. Covers the history of PHP static analysis from PHP_Depend and PHPMD through PHAN to the modern era, explains what sets each tool apart, and ultimately recommends PHPStan for new adopters due to its plugin ecosystem, ease of use, and active community. Also discusses the challenges of using both tools simultaneously and the importance of change management when introducing static analysis to a team.
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FundamentalsThe era of PHP_Depend and PHP Mess DetectorPHANPsalmPHPStanPsalm or PHPStan?What now? And how?OutlookSort: