In order to use PhpStorm’s Rector support, you first need to install Rector and configure it. It’s an amazing tool, and we’re happy to provide built-in support in PhpStorm for it. Rector helps you with automatic PHP upgrades and code refactorings in bulk.

With that said, let’s take a look at what’s new in the first EAP release of PhpStorm 2022.2! Rector support Download builds from the EAP page or receive them automatically in the IDE by selecting Check IDE updates for Early Access Program under Settings / Preferences | Appearance & Behavior | System Settings | Updates.The Toolbox App is the easiest way to get the EAP builds and keep both your stable and EAP versions up to date.You can install the EAP version side by side with your stable version of PhpStorm – there is no need to uninstall it.EAP builds are free to use and don’t require a license.We publish new EAP builds every week and showcase upcoming features.If you’re not familiar with our EAP, here’s a quick recap:

In this first EAP build, you’ll get a chance to preview many new features related to generics, Rector support, and a bunch of quality-of-life improvements. Our Early Access Program (EAP) for PhpStorm 2022.2 starts today!

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