Mastering PhpStorm

A video course for the state-of-the-art PHP developer who wants to work efficiently and successfully in a beautiful IDE.

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Does this look like a comfortable workspace to you?

Let's be honest. By default, PhpStorm looks pretty ugly. They have a lot to offer and want to show that. I get that. But you deserve better.

Php look by default with many opened tool windows

What tools are really helpful?

Database, Git, Testing, Todos... You name it. PhpStorm supports it all. But does this mean you have to learn them all too? What are the features that really make an impact on your development workflow?

How to work fast in a slow IDE?

We know PhpStorm is not famous for being the fastest editor. That's ok because it shines somewhere else. It knows your code. Still, we need to work efficiently; is that too much to ask for? It's not. Handling such a powerful IDE is hard, but with the right tips and shortcuts, you can do this!

Hi, my name is Christoph Rumpel. I'm a developer and teacher from Vienna, Austria.

PhpStorm has been the IDE of my choice for years now, and I know about the mentioned drawbacks. I had to master PhpStorm the hard way, but you don't have to be alone in doing this! I created this course so that you can learn all these things with my guidance. Let me help you to get the best out of your IDE setup.

Mastering PhpStorm is the course I wish I had when I started working with this IDE.

It's Time To Start Mastering Your Favorite IDE

Let me guide you through my battle-tested development workflow in a beautifully clean version of PhpStorm.

Tools that make a difference

You don't have to use everything that PhpStorm has to offer. Over the years, I have discovered the features that helped me the most in my development workflow.

Refactoring: Refactoring is what PhpStorm is famous for. It just knows your code, and that makes refactoring a breeze. The only step left is to learn how to use those features.
Testing like a boss: It is hard enough to learn how and what to test. That's why creating and running tests should be a no-brainer. I'm proud of my current testing flow, and I want to share that with you.
Let's catch some bugs: Debugging with PhpStorm is not everyone's favorite topic. It takes some time to get it all set up, and then you also need to get familiar with the given tools. Nobody has to go through this alone. Let me help you make debugging fun again in PhpStorm.

lets make working in PhpStorm fast again

Look mom, no mouse

Nothing is slower than using your mouse. The keyboard is our friend on the way to efficiency. This is even more true since we like our IDE clean and distraction-free. I'm constantly working on my perfect shortcuts, and it is time to share them with you.

Level up your theme

Are you looking for a new and beautiful dark theme? Or do you prefer a light one? (I don't judge) Look no further and say hello to Rios, my custom PhpStorm theme.

Example Video - Custom Test Configurations

Not fully convinced yet? Check my free PhpStorm Tips & Tricks as well.