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phpmd: Ignore the use of warning-suppressive PHPDoc comments.
$ phpmd ${filename_or_directory} ${xml|text|html} ${rulesets} --strict
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This command is used to run PHPMD (PHP Mess Detector) in a specified file or directory with a chosen output format (xml, text, or html) and a specific set of rules (rulesets), enforcing strict analysis.

Let's break down the command:

  • phpmd: This refers to the PHPMD tool, which is used for detecting potential code issues, bad practices, and other flaws in PHP code.
  • ${filename_or_directory}: This is a placeholder for the name of the PHP file or directory where you want to run PHPMD. You need to replace it with the actual name of the file or directory.
  • ${xml|text|html}: This is another placeholder where you can choose the desired output format. You can use either xml, text, or html, depending on the format you want the results in.
  • ${rulesets}: This is yet another placeholder where you specify the rulesets you want to apply. Rulesets define the specific set of rules that PHPMD uses to analyze your code. You need to replace it with the actual rulesets you want to use. For example, you can provide the name of a predefined ruleset, or you can create your own custom ruleset.

Additionally, the --strict flag is used to enable stricter analysis by PHPMD. This means that it will enforce more rules and produce more warnings or errors for potential code issues.

To execute this command, you would typically open a terminal or command prompt, navigate to the directory where the PHP file or directory is located, and then run the command with the appropriate values for the placeholders.

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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