Question 1

What is a composer.lock file?

Accepted Answer

A `composer.lock` file is generated by Composer, a dependency manager for PHP. It records the exact versions of all direct and indirect dependencies that were installed for a project, ensuring that everyone using the project gets the same versions. The file is in JSON format.

Question 2

How do I use this viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a `composer.lock` file from your device. Its content will be displayed with syntax highlighting. Our JSON Viewer (link to /viewer/json) is also suitable for this format.

Question 3

Does this tool manage PHP dependencies or interact with Composer?

Accepted Answer

No, this viewer only displays the content of the `composer.lock` file. It does not interact with Composer or manage your project's dependencies.

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