88 lines
3.9 KiB
YAML
88 lines
3.9 KiB
YAML
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- value: '2025-05-11T09:00:14+00:00'
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target_uuid: b8966985-d4b2-42a7-a319-2e94ccfbb849
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title:
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- value: 'Stepping back into debugging'
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created:
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- value: '2024-04-30T00:00:00+00:00'
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- value: '2025-05-11T09:00:14+00:00'
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- alias: /daily/2024/04/30/stepping-back-into-debugging
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langcode: en
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body:
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<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>
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<p>In Drupal, we have functions like <code>dpm()</code> and <code>kint()</code>, too.</p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<h2 id="enter-xdebug">Enter Xdebug</h2>
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<p>Xdebug is a tool I use fairly often and something I have configured on an individual project basis.</p>
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<p>This week, I spent some time adding it to a new project and ensured my notes and documentation still worked.</p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<p>If you use Docker Compose on Linux, it may be useful for you.</p>
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<p>If you haven't tried Xdebug before, I suggest giving it a try and see if improves your debugging.</p>
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format: full_html
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processed: |
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<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>
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<p>In Drupal, we have functions like <code>dpm()</code> and <code>kint()</code>, too.</p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<h2 id="enter-xdebug">Enter Xdebug</h2>
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<p>Xdebug is a tool I use fairly often and something I have configured on an individual project basis.</p>
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<p>This week, I spent some time adding it to a new project and ensured my notes and documentation still worked.</p>
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<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>
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<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="http://default/build-configs">Build Configs</a> setup for Drupal projects.</p>
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<p>If you use Docker Compose on Linux, it may be useful for you.</p>
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<p>If you haven't tried Xdebug before, I suggest giving it a try and see if improves your debugging.</p>
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summary: null
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field_daily_email_cta: { }
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