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Quickly viewing test file structure

Another reason I like patterns

Joel Clermont
Joel Clermont
2024-02-26

In PHPStorm, when I'm surveying a file, especially a big test class with lots of test methods, I used to collapse all functions to make it easier to navigate.

But recently, I was pairing with Aaron, and he showed me the Structure view.

Viewing file structure in PHPStorm

This is way easier for scanning and jumping around a file, and it's only a keystroke away (Cmd-7 on macOS).

It's also not unique to PHPStorm. I'm sure a similar feature exists if you prefer a different editor.

Here to help,

Joel

P.S. Wish your Laravel app had good test coverage like this? We can help with that!

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