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PDT 4.0 is currently in development. To try out the most recent snapshot build of 4.0.0, see [https://wiki.eclipse.org/PDT/Nightlies PDT/Nightlies] article.

We fixed / closed around 90 bugs in this release!

=== General === 
# Final support for PHP 7 scalar type declarations [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=469267 bug 469267] <br /> [[File:pdt40_scalar.png]]
# Support for Eclipse Neon smart import [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=476862 bug 476862] <br /> [[File:pdt40_smart_import.png|450px]]
# Validator for non abstract methods without body [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=480280 bug 480280] <br /> [[File:pdt40_no_body.png]]
# Since 4.0 PDT use DLTK 5.5 Lucene indexer [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492870 bug 492870]
# Better error messages for unsupported PHP versions (especially for legacy versions) [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=493263 bug 493263]
# Better task tags (eg. @todo) detection [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492373 bug 492373] <br /> [[File:pdt40_task_tags.png]]
# Use statement validator no longer analyze PHP comments (except phpdoc) [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=477908 bug 477908] <br /> [[File:pdt40_use.png]]
# Validator for multiple access modifiers (eg. public private function) [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=486166 bug 486166] <br /> [[File:Pdt40_multiple_access_modifiers.png]]
# Methods and functions are visible as "void" only if haven't return and yield statements. Otherwise have declared return type or "mixed" [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=469508 bug 469508] <br /> [[File:pdt40_return_types.png]]
# PHP 5.6 variadic parameters have "..." in function labels (Code Assist, Hover, Outline) [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=493917 bug 493917]<br />[[File:pdt40_variadic_label.png]]


=== Editor ===
# Constants are no longer suggested after "implements" keyword [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492245 bug 492245]
# Simple types (int, bool, string...) for PHP >= 7 return types [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492424 bug 492424] <br /> [[File:pdt40_return_sugestion.png]]
# Basic JavaScript Code Assist for projects without JavaScript nature [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492981 bug 492981]
# "class" keyword code assist for anonymous class [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=493077 bug 493077]
# Improved support around @inheritdoc (coloring and code assist) [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=491991 bug 491991]
# Since 4.0 more semantic highlighters are enabled by default, for example class, deprecation and constants highlighter [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=436044 bug 436044] <br /> [[File:pdt40_default_highlighters.png|300px]]
# Improve highlighting for "array" type [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=463556 bug 463556] <br /> [[File:pdt40_array_highlight.png]]
# Add support for "instanceof" and "insteadof" in class semantic highlighter [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=470782 bug 470782] <br /> [[File:pdt40_class_instanceof.png]]
# Assign to local quick assist (ctrl/cmd + 2 + L) [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=479088 bug 479088] <br /> [[File:pdt40_assign_to_local.png]]
# General performance improvements for PHPDoc generation [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=489791 bug 489791] [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=466694 bug 466694]
# Smart parenthesis works correctly inside closures [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=493134 bug 493134]
# Hyperlinks and code assist no longer freeze UI if indexing is in progress [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=488084 bug 488084]
# Syntax highlighter now fully support PHP 7 context sensitive keywords - no longer highlight as PHP keywords [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=475958 bug 475958] <br /> [[File:pdt40_context_sensitive.png]]
# Deprecated highlighting is show even if class in same namespace [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=486166 bug 486166]
# "abstract" keyword is no longer proposed inside method body [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=491784 bug 491784]
# Function / method return types are available in Content Assist proposals [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494800 bug 494800]<br />[[File:pdt40_ca_return_types.png]]
# Content Assist now support colored labels [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494794 bug 494794]<br /> [[File:pdt40_colored_labels.png]]
# Content Assist and Hover tooltips shows function / method return types [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494237 bug 494237]
# "Properties" item has been removed from editor context menu [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494455 bug 494455]
# Quick Source and Quick Refactor menu [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=384340 bug 384340]<br />[[File:pdt40_quick_menu.png]]
# Add support for "Word wrap", "Block selection", "Show white space characters" action in PHP editor toolbar [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494454 bug 494454]<br />[[File:pdt40_editor_actions.png]]
# Quick Outline saves size and location [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494859 bug 494859]<br />

=== Debugging ===
# OSX support improvements [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=488630 bug 488630]
# Improvements in debugger variables support [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=487966 bug 487966] [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=490697 bug 490697]
# No longer display outdated values [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=477241 bug 477241] 
# Fix ignored breakpoints [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=489646 bug 489646]
# Added support for class statics inside namespace [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492992 bug 492992]
# Remove PDT "Parameter Stack" view [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492010 bug 492010]
# [Zend Debugger] Fix variables fetching with static context in PHP 7 [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=493839 bug 493839]
# Fix 'Display debug information' saving [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=493154 bug 493154]

=== Other ===
# "Short method return types" are enabled by default in all PDT views [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=469503 bug 469503]
# Better integration with eclipse Project Explorer. Support for PHP Project elements and specific actions. [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=480376 bug 480376] [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=480374 bug 480374] [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494124 bug 494124] [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494124 bug 494124] [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494253 bug 494253]
# Support for traits in PHP Project Explorer when "group by namespace" is active [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=488685 bug 488685]
# PHP Language Library have PHP Version badge [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494137 bug 494137] <br /> [[File:pdt40_php_version_badge.png]]
# "Add PHP support..." no longer visible in PHP-enabled projects [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494299 bug 494299]
# Fixed regression during updating PHP file outline with PHP < 5.3 [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=494286 bug 494286]

=== Adopters / Extenders ===
# API cleanup, a lot of @deprecated methods and classes has been removed [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=492330 bug 492330] [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=493467 bug 493467]
# AST StaticFieldAccess now is built correctly between PHP Versions [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=489554 489554]
# Outdated PhpDemoProject has been removed [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=480103 bug 480103]
# PHPVersion enum has been added to API [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=452480 bug 452480]
# Quick menus are extendable via org.eclipse.ui.menus extension point <br />Source: popup:org.eclipse.php.ui.edit.text.source.quickMenu<br />Refactor: popup:org.eclipse.php.ui.edit.text.refactor.quickMenu

=== Full bugs list for this release cycle ===

  4.0.0 - https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/tools.pdt/releases/4.0/bugs

==== Previous News&Noteworthy page ====

  3.7.0 - https://wiki.eclipse.org/PDT/NewIn37

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