[New API] How are phar files created?

So far I've only seen plugins created with the new API that have a phar extension.
I've written a plugin in phpstorm and I think it's error free, though im not sure how to export it or get it onto a phar file, or if a phar is neccessary.
I am switching from bukkit to pocketmine now that the new API is available so theres a couple things which im still trying to understand

And advice would be great

Use DevTools, and command /makeplugin <plugin_name>

Thanks @xpyctum sorry for being a noob, I'll try it out and see what i can get going

ConsoleScript can also be used.

Got it going! This is so exciting thanks again

Hi, whenever I run "makeplugin example" I get "Invalid plugin name, check the name case." Is there something i'm missing?

Remember to use your plugin name:

Code:

/makeplugin <your plugin name>

and the plugin will be compressed into a PHAR file (if it's not a PHAR already)

Restart your server a few times so the plugin that you want to make is for sure loaded.

Few times? only 1 time is needed... if doesn't load at the first time, then it's wrong coded xD

The chaos effect

For me it took roughly 2-3 times.

You don't need devtools, just as to make a bukkit plugin you don't need eclipse. Just use the command line tools

Look at this. It is modified from the DevTools ConsoleScript.php. It is very useful for releasing a new phar every time, although it is nightmare for git clone.

LOL