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Based on users feedback, PHP integration is being improved continuously. Make sure you are checking for updates automatically and you are using the latest version with new features and improvements.
To enable automatic updates of PHP Tools; navigate to Tools -> Options, then Environment -> Extensions and Updates and tick Automatically check for updates.
Project organizes files, works with version controls and manages common properties. Also you can add references to other PHP projects to get IntelliSense across them.
Navigate to File -> New -> Project, and choose PHP templates group.
You can also create project from existing files. Go to File -> New -> Project From Existing Code ..., and follow the wizard steps.
PHP Projects can be debugged locally or remotely. PHP Tools debugger allows you to put breakpoints, step into, step over, watch callstack, switch between requests, watch for variable values, evaluate expressions, modify values, quick watch by hovering mouse over expressions and much more!