Flake8
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PHP_CodeSniffer
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Flake8 | PHP_CodeSniffer |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The official quickstart installs Flake8 with python -m pip install flake8 and recommends invoking the interpreter-specific module when multiple Python versions are installed. | The project documents installation through PHAR downloads, Composer, Phive, or a Git clone. |
| Purpose | Flake8 combines pycodestyle, pyflakes, McCabe, and third-party plugins to check Python code style and quality. | PHP_CodeSniffer tokenizes PHP files and detects violations of a defined coding standard. |
Flake8 plans
- Flake8Free
- Flake8Free
PHP_CodeSniffer plans
- PHP_CodeSnifferFree
Pick Flake8 if…
Flake8 suits Python developers working from the command line on Linux who want configurable style and quality checks. It also serves people maintaining or writing Flake8 plugins.
Pick PHP_CodeSniffer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.