Integrating Version Control in PhpStorm on Ubuntu
PhpStorm provides seamless integration with version control systems (VCS) like Git, SVN, and Mercurial on Ubuntu. Below is a structured guide to setting up and using these integrations, with a focus on Git (the most commonly used VCS).
Before integrating VCS in PhpStorm, ensure Git is installed and configured on your Ubuntu system.
sudo apt update && sudo apt install git
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "youremail@example.com"
PhpStorm needs to know where Git is located on your system.
File > Settings (or PhpStorm > Preferences on macOS).Version Control section and select Git.Path to Git executable field, click the browse button (...) and select the Git binary (typically at /usr/bin/git). Click Test to verify PhpStorm can recognize Git, then click OK to save.To start version controlling a project, initialize a Git repository.
Project tool window.VCS > Import into Version Control > Create Git Repository..git folder (this stores all version control metadata).git init
If you’re collaborating or backing up code, link your local repository to a remote (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
https://github.com/username/repo.git).Git > Remotes....+ button, enter a name (commonly origin) and paste the remote URL. Click OK.PhpStorm’s GUI simplifies common VCS tasks:
Project tool window, select Git > Add. This moves changes to the staging area (ready for commit).Git > Commit Directory.... Choose files, enter a commit message, and click Commit.Push in the commit dialog (or right-click > Git > Push) to send changes to the remote repository.Git > Pull.Git > Show History to see a timeline of commits.VCS > Git > Branches. Use this to create new branches, switch between them, or merge branches.Git > Resolve Conflicts to open a merge tool and resolve differences.By following these steps, you can efficiently integrate version control into your PhpStorm workflow on Ubuntu, enabling seamless collaboration and code management.