As a developer, you're likely no stranger to the importance of having the right tools to get the job done. When it comes to PHP development, Visual Studio 2022 is a popular choice, but it requires a little extra help to reach its full potential. That's where Php Tools for Visual Studio 2022 comes in – a powerful extension that enhances the PHP development experience.
: Deep integration with PHPUnit via the Visual Studio Test Explorer to manage and run test cases.
is automatically enabled upon installation, allowing access to all premium features Personal License: Targeted at individuals and hobbyists, priced around $79.00 to $99.00
IntelliSense that understands PHP language syntax, type analysis, and frameworks like CodeIgniter Debugging & Testing: Integrated support for (up to versions 10–12) directly within the IDE Refactoring & Code Actions:
: A full-feature trial is automatically enabled upon installation, allowing you to test all premium tools.
You can purchase license keys directly from DEVSENSE or through distributors like ComponentSource .
: Full support for Laravel Blade, Twig, and Smarty. How to Get Your License Key
If you need PHP development tools in VS 2022 without paying: