php: wrapping arguments in functions

Hi there,

>by doing something like this if($argument.empty) and hitting tab.

That's called Postfix code completion and unfortunately there is no template for your case ATM.

• https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/WI-27222
• https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-122443

Consider watching those tickets (star/vote/comment) to get notified on any progress. You may ask for such postfix to be added in first ticket .. or maybe better -- create your own ticket (otherwise comments may get lost).

>ex. empty function call if(!empty($argument))

Right now you can do something like this via Intention quick fix (Alt+Enter on Windows/Linux .. or light bulb icon) .. but it has to be on variable itself. E.g.

$argument 

(have caret placed somewhere on variable name; invoke Quick Fix menu, choose the right option)

It will become

if (!empty(argument)) {
}

As you can see -- it is not suitable for your case where variable is already located inside if condition (if you use it you will get nested if inside if condition).

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The only working solution for now for your case is to create and use custom Live Template:

• Create custom live template that will do such task -- use $SELECTION$ variable to denote that this is "surround" kind of template.
• In your code -- select your $argument inside if condition
• Invoke "Code | Surround with Live Template..." and choose right template to be used

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P.S.

empty() is not a function but language construct -- http://php.net/manual/en/reserved.keywords.php