The 2017.2.2 build inherits the foundational improvements of the 2017.2 series , which was designed to deepen support for PHP 7.1 and enhance developer workflow through better tool integration.
PhpStorm includes an evaluation license key for a free 30-day trial. PhpStorm 2017.2.2 - The JetBrains Blog The 2017
Students and teachers may be eligible for a free educational license. This version added a dedicated editor panel for composer
This version added a dedicated editor panel for composer.json files, providing quick actions like update, install, and remove directly within the editor. It also improved the synchronization between composer.json settings and IDE project configurations. PHP Language Refinements: To run Build 172
Building on earlier 2017 releases, this build refined support for Docker Compose, allowing developers to easily use remote PHP interpreters within containerized environments. PHP Language Refinements:
To run Build 172.4155.25, your system should meet the following general requirements for that era: Minimum Requirement Recommended Windows 7/8/10, macOS 10.8+, or Linux Latest 64-bit OS RAM 2 GB or more Storage 1 GB of free space SSD for faster indexing Display 1024 x 768 1920 x 1080 Licensing and Availability