Composer is a tool for managing dependencies in PHP, and I would not like to confuse it with a package manager. It creates a composer.json file that contains all the dependencies needed to run your project and then installs them in the vendor folder. I assume you are familiar with this tool, but a refresh is welcome anytime, by accessing this link.

How do I install it on linux?

1. Make sure you have everything you need to install the composer.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wget php-cli php-zip unzip

 

2. Download the Composer installer.

wget -O - https://getcomposer.org/installer | sudo php -- --install-dir=/usr/local/bin --filename=composer

Composer is now installed on your system.

How do you check?

composer -n -V

OUTPUT:

Composer version 2.0.7 2020-11-13 17:31:06

 

# composer require vendor/package

Easy! This command will add a new mandatory dependency in composer.json, implicitly in your project. And of course you can add a specific version of an addiction in case you have any conflicts.

# composer install

Even if you didn't use the composer require command, this command will install the entire dependency package for a project, and I'm sure you've already done so.

# composer update

Abuse this command! Keep your project up-to-date with all technologies and the latest versions of addictions.
Or you can use it to update a package namely composer update vendor / package.

# composer outdated

You will be surprised how many outdated packages you can project. Try it!

# composer remove

If you choose to delete a specific dependency, you can use:

composer remove vendor/package

# composer dump-autoload

You have created a service, a provider, or simply added a few classes to the project, just do your magic. With this command, you tell the composer where to find them.

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