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phpcs: Specify comma-separated file extensions to include when sniffing.
$ phpcs ${path-to-directory} --extensions ${file_extension(s)}
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This command is using a tool called "phpcs" (PHP Code Sniffer) to perform coding standards checks on a specific directory and its files.

Here's the breakdown of the command:

  • phpcs is the command to run the PHP Code Sniffer tool.

  • ${path-to-directory} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path to the directory you want to analyze. It represents the target directory for which the code sniffing will be performed.

  • --extensions is an optional parameter followed by ${file_extension(s)}. The ${file_extension(s)} is again a placeholder that should be replaced with one or multiple file extensions separated by commas, without any spaces. It specifies the type(s) of files that should be checked.

Overall, this command will run PHP Code Sniffer on the specified directory, checking the code against the given file extension(s) to detect any coding standards violations. The tool will analyze the code and provide feedback on any deviations from the defined coding standards.

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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