Prerequisites
Before integrating version control (e.g., Git) with PhpStorm on Debian, ensure the following are installed and configured:
.deb package from JetBrains’ official website and install it using sudo dpkg -i phpstorm-*.deb.sudo apt update && sudo apt install git, then verify installation with git --version.git config --global user.name "Your Name" git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com" Integrate Git with PhpStorm
Configure Git Executable in PhpStorm:
Open PhpStorm, go to File > Settings (or PhpStorm > Preferences on macOS). Navigate to Version Control > Git. In the “Path to Git executable” field, click the browse button (...) and select the Git binary (typically /usr/bin/git). Click Test to confirm PhpStorm can recognize Git, then click OK to save.
Enable Version Control for Your Project:
For new projects, select VCS > Enable Version Control Integration and choose Git from the dropdown. For existing projects, this step is optional if the project is already a Git repository.
Clone an Existing Remote Repository
To work with an existing remote repository (e.g., GitHub, GitLab):
File > New > Project from Version Control > Git.https://github.com/username/repo.git) and select a local directory to store the project.Basic Version Control Operations
VCS > Git > Commit (or use the shortcut Ctrl+K). In the commit window, select the files to include, enter a commit message, and click Commit.Git > Repository > Push (or use Ctrl+Shift+K). Choose the target remote branch (e.g., origin/main) and click Push to upload changes to the remote repository.Git > Pull (or use Ctrl+T). Select the branch to pull from and click OK.Branch Management
+ icon, enter a branch name (e.g., feature/login), and select Create New Branch.Git > Merge Changes, select the branch to merge into the current branch (e.g., main), and click Merge. Resolve any conflicts if prompted.Advanced Tips
Settings > Version Control > GitHub and add your SSH key (or use token-based authentication).VCS > Git > Resolve Conflicts) to manually resolve conflicts by selecting the correct changes.Settings > Keymap. Search for “Git” to modify shortcuts.By following these steps, you can efficiently use PhpStorm to manage version control on Debian with Git, enabling seamless collaboration and code tracking.