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Henrik Gemal
Henrik Gemal

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Elevate Your PHP Development Game with Composer Tips

Hey fellow PHP developers! If you're knee-deep in PHP code you probably understand the importance of keeping your composer.json file in shipshape. Here's a little gem of wisdom to level up your dependency management game!

Composer-Dependency-Analyser: Uncover Hidden Issues! Ever wondered if there are any lurking dead, shadow, or misplaced dependencies in your project? Fear not! Composer-Dependency-Analyser is here to save the day. It meticulously inspects your composer.json, ensuring you're free from any coding cobwebs. 🕷️🚫
More info here: https://github.com/shipmonk-rnd/composer-dependency-analyser

Composer-Normalize: Your Organization Sidekick! Let's talk about keeping things neat and tidy! Enter Composer-Normalize. This nifty tool ensures your composer.json file stays impeccably organized and sorted. No more chaotic dependency lists - it's all about that clean, structured vibe! 🌐📑
More info here: https://github.com/ergebnis/composer-normalize

And you can add both of the above tools to your CI pipeline! Soo embrac the power of automation in our CI process to keep things pristine at all times. Say goodbye to manual sorting headaches and hello to a well-orchestrated, organized development journey.

Because in the world of PHP development, organized code is happy code!

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