The package sebastian/lines-of-code operates as a library for enumerating the lines of actual PHP source code. It has been devised as a unique tool for PHP developers who seek to maintain proper record of the lines of code produced during a particular project phase or in the entire development cycle. By providing accurate counts of source code lines, it supports optimized project management and efficient resource planning.
To utilize the sebastian/lines-of-code effectively, start by installing it as a local, per-project dependency on your current PHP project via Composer. Run composer require sebastian/lines-of-code in your shell to add the package to your dependencies.
If you intend to use this library only for development processes such as running the project's test suite, you can add it as a development-time dependency by executing the command composer require --dev sebastian/lines-of-code.
After successful installation, you can readily use the library's functions to track and count the lines of code in your PHP source code. For actual code usage examples, additional information might be required, potentially accessible from the package's documentation or source code given that it's not directly provided in the readme content.
The official documentation for the sebastian/lines-of-code can be found directly within the GitHub repository: https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/lines-of-code. It is advisable to explore the stated GitHub repository for extensive guidance and insights on the package's capabilities, application, and troubleshooting.
