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A simple Git pre-commit hook running PHP_CodeSniffer

Git hooks are scripts that are run every time a specific Git-related event happens, like a commit or a checkout. This article shows you how to use a simple hook to enforce a coding standard at every commit in a PHP project.

How to use the fork of a repository with Composer

When using packages maintained by other developers, you may eventually find yourself waiting for a fix, an update, or the merge of a PR that will be available with the next release. I you can't wait, a workaround is to fork the corresponding repository, make the changes you need and then use your fork instead of the original package.