The build brought the ability to automatically run PHPUnit tests and introduced a unified settings page for various test frameworks.
New inspections were added, such as a warning for fields that are assigned in a constructor but not explicitly declared in the class, helping developers catch typos early. The build brought the ability to automatically run
To simplify configuration, settings for popular frameworks like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla were moved to a single unified page located under Settings | PHP | Frameworks . JetBrains (Build 172
JetBrains (Build 172.3968.35) remains a significant release for developers who require a stable, legacy environment for PHP development. Released in late August 2017, this build focuses on refining the features introduced in the major 2017.2 update, including enhanced testing capabilities, better framework support, and crucial bug fixes. Key Features and Improvements including enhanced testing capabilities
The maintenance updates for the 2017.2 branch addressed several usability issues: