Integrating Version Control Systems with PHPStorm in Ubuntu
PHPStorm offers seamless integration with popular version control systems (VCS) like Git and SVN on Ubuntu. Below is a structured guide to setting up and using these integrations:
1. Prerequisites: Install System VCS Tools
Before configuring PHPStorm, ensure the required VCS tools are installed on your Ubuntu system.
Install Git
Git is the most widely used VCS. Run these commands to install it:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install git
After installation, configure your global username and email (used for commits):
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "youremail@example.com"
Install SVN (Optional)
If you need Subversion (SVN) support, install it via:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install subversion
2. Configure VCS in PHPStorm
Once the system VCS tools are ready, set up PHPStorm to use them.
Set VCS Executable Paths
- Open PHPStorm and go to File > Settings (or press
Ctrl+Alt+S).
- Navigate to Version Control > Git (or Subversion for SVN).
- For Git, verify the Path to Git executable field points to the correct binary (usually
/usr/bin/git). Click Test to confirm PHPStorm can connect to Git.
- For SVN, check the Use command line client box and ensure the path to
svn (typically /usr/bin/svn) is correct. Test the connection as well.
Enable Version Control for Your Project
- To initialize a new Git repository for your project:
- Right-click the project root directory and select VCS > Import into Version Control > Create Git Repository.
- Alternatively, go to VCS > Enable Version Control Integration, choose Git, and click OK. This creates a
.git folder in your project.
- For SVN, you’ll typically Checkout from Version Control (see below).
3. Common Git Operations in PHPStorm
PHPStorm provides a graphical interface for most Git tasks, eliminating the need for terminal commands.
Add Files to Version Control
- Right-click files/folders in the project tree and select Git > Add to stage changes.
- Use Ctrl+Alt+A (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Option+A (macOS) as a shortcut.
Commit Changes
- Right-click the project root and select Git > Commit Directory.
- Enter a commit message, select files to include, and click Commit.
- Use Ctrl+K to quickly commit staged changes.
Push/Pull Changes
- To push local commits to a remote repository (e.g., GitHub):
- Right-click the project root and select Git > Repository > Push.
- If you haven’t configured a remote, go to Git > Remotes, click +, and add the remote URL (e.g.,
https://github.com/username/repo.git).
- To pull latest changes from the remote:
- Right-click the project root and select Git > Repository > Pull.
View Version Control History
- Open the Version Control tool window (Alt+9) to see file statuses (modified, untracked, etc.).
- Right-click a file and select Git > Show History to view commit logs.
Clone a Remote Repository
- Go to Get from Version Control (Ctrl+Shift+O), select Git, enter the repository URL, choose a local directory, and click Clone.
4. Common SVN Operations in PHPStorm
For SVN users, the process is similar but tailored to Subversion’s workflow.
Checkout a Project
- Go to VCS > Checkout from Version Control > Subversion.
- Enter the repository URL (e.g.,
https://svn.example.com/repo/trunk) and select a local directory.
- Click Checkout to download the project.
Commit Changes
- Right-click files/folders and select VCS > Commit Directory.
- Enter a commit message and click Commit.
Update from Repository
- Right-click the project root and select VCS > Get from Version Control > Subversion.
- Choose the repository and click Update to fetch latest changes.
View History
- Right-click a file/folder and select Subversion > Show History to see commit details.
Key Tips for Efficient Use
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Learn shortcuts like Ctrl+K (commit), Ctrl+Shift+K (push), and Ctrl+T (update) to speed up workflows.
- Version Control Tool Window: Use Alt+9 to quickly access file statuses, logs, and branch management.
- Conflict Resolution: PHPStorm provides a GUI for resolving merge conflicts. Right-click conflicted files and select Subversion > Resolve Conflicts (or Git > Resolve Conflicts).
By following these steps, you can efficiently integrate Git or SVN with PHPStorm on Ubuntu, streamlining your version control workflows.