Laravel Code Formatting: 11 Typical Errors to Avoid

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1. Removing Unnecessary Imports

It's a common oversight to leave behind unused imports, especially after copying code or making changes to classes. This oversight can be easily addressed as follows:

Set this rule:

'no_unused_imports' => true,

Then, by executing /vendor/bin/pint fix, it will automatically clean up all those redundant imports.

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2. Function Visibility Simplified

In PHP, it's essential to specify the visibility of functions, meaning whether a function is public, private, or protected. By default, functions are public, but explicitly defining visibility is considered a best practice in Laravel development.

Rule in Pint Configuration: