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"value": "\n <p>In PHP, we have functions like <code>var_dump()<\/code>, <code>dump()<\/code> and <code>dd()<\/code> that are used to debug code and print output to the screen.<\/p>\n\n<p>In Drupal, we have functions like <code>dpm()<\/code> and <code>kint()<\/code>, too.<\/p>\n\n<p>These functions are great for simple debugging but sometimes I need more, which is when I reach for a step debugger - namely, Xdebug.<\/p>\n\n<p>This is common when working in complex legacy code, where you need to be able to see a breakpoint and step through the code to see what path it takes and what the state is at each step.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"enter-xdebug\">Enter Xdebug<\/h2>\n\n<p>Xdebug is a tool I use fairly often and something I have configured on an individual project basis.<\/p>\n\n<p>This week, I spent some time adding it to a new project and ensured my notes and documentation still worked.<\/p>\n\n<p>I use Docker and Docker Compose on Linux, so there are slight changes compared to running PHP natively, so I wanted to make sure it still works.<\/p>\n\n<p>I've added my latest setup to my <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/opdavies\/docker-example-drupal\">Drupal Docker Example repository<\/a> and plan to add it to my standard <a href=\"\/build-configs\">Build Configs<\/a> setup for Drupal projects.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you use Docker Compose on Linux, it may be useful for you.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you haven't tried Xdebug before, I suggest giving it a try and see if improves your debugging.<\/p>\n\n ",
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