How to auto-complete PHP code in Vim

Vim can auto-complete syntax for some of the most popular programming languages, but it's disabled by default.

Step-by-step video guide:

While in command mode, enter the following.

:set omnifunc=phpcomplete#CompletePHP

To start using PHP auto completion, press the Ctrl + x followed by Ctrl + o keys while writing some PHP functions.

Below is an example screenshot when pressing Ctrl + x followed by Ctrl + o after typing dat

Do note the function description provided at the top of the screen.

Automatically enable PHP autocomplete for every PHP file

To enable PHP to autocomplete every time you open a PHP file, add this to your ~/.vimrc;

autocmd FileType php set omnifunc=phpcomplete#CompletePHP

Author: Mohd Shakir Zakaria
Mohd Shakir Zakaria is an experienced cloud architect with a strong development and open-source advocacy background. He boasts multiple certifications in AWS, Red Hat, VMware, ITIL, and Linux, underscoring his expertise in cloud architecture and system administration.

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