# Getting started with PHP static analysis in 2024

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Author: Liran Tal

Published: 2024-03-21T05:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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Topics: [PHP](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/php.md>), [Static code analysis](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/static-code-analysis.md>), [Code quality](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code-quality.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerabilities.md>), [Refactoring](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/refactoring.md>), [Back end](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/backend.md>), [debug](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/debug.md>), [Web Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/web-development.md>)

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## AI overview

This article introduces static analysis for PHP development. It explains how examining PHP source code without executing it can detect errors, security vulnerabilities, coding-standard violations, and complex code early, helping developers improve code quality before deployment.

## Source excerpt

In this post, we cover the basics of static analysis and how to secure your PHP code in 2024.