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phpcs:tldr:3891e

phpcs: Sniff the specified directory for issues (defaults to the PEAR standard).
$ phpcs ${path-to-directory}
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The command "phpcs ${path-to-directory}" is used to run the PHP CodeSniffer tool on a specified directory.

Explanation of the command parts:

  • "phpcs" refers to the PHP CodeSniffer command.
  • "${path-to-directory}" should be replaced with the actual path to the directory you want to analyze. It can be a relative or absolute path.
  • When you execute the command, PHP CodeSniffer will scan the specified directory for PHP files and check them against coding standards defined in rulesets. It will generate a report indicating any violations of the coding standards.

Note: Make sure you have PHP CodeSniffer installed on your system before running this command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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