JSHint
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What both publish
| Fact | JSHint | PHPMD |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Official installation supports browser-like standalone files, Mozilla Rhino, npm global installation and npm development dependencies. | The site documents installation as a Phar, through PHIVE, or via Composer. |
| License | JSHint is licensed under the MIT Expat license. | The project site identifies PHPMD as licensed under the BSD 3-Clause license. |
| Purpose | JSHint is a community-driven static analysis tool that detects errors and potential problems in JavaScript code. | PHPMD analyzes PHP source code for possible bugs, suboptimal code, overcomplicated expressions, and unused parameters, methods, or properties. |
| Support | The project directs users to report bugs and suggestions through GitHub Issues. | The support page directs users to the Gitter channel for help and the issue tracker for bugs or feature requests. |
JSHint plans
- JSHintFree
PHPMD plans
- PHPMDFree
Pick JSHint if…
JSHint suits JavaScript developers who want automated checks for syntax issues and common language pitfalls. It can fit into workflows using Node.js, supported editors, or listed build integrations.
Pick PHPMD if…
PHPMD suits PHP developers who want rule-based source analysis in a CI or self-hosted workflow. It is also relevant to teams that need custom rules or reports for GitLab and other listed formats.