Beyond PHP, this release improved support for webpack module resolution , code rearranging for JavaScript and TypeScript , and importing settings from ESLint . Significant Bug Fixes in Build 172.4155.25
The maintenance updates for the 2017.2 branch addressed several usability issues: Beyond PHP, this release improved support for webpack
This version automatically detects the required PHP version from your composer.json file and sets the PHP Language Level in your project settings accordingly. It also introduced a dedicated editor panel for composer.json with main actions like update, install, and self-update. New inspections were added, such as a warning
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. New inspections were added
JetBrains PhpStorm 2017.2.2 Build 172.4155.25: Features and Release Highlights
Corrected behavior in the popup, ensuring it no longer disappears unexpectedly on Linux systems. Licensing and Proper Access
The 2017.2 cycle introduced several productivity-boosting tools that became staples in the JetBrains PhpStorm ecosystem: