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Common PHP Debugging Tools


Some of the following debugging tools are:

Xdebug

It uses the step-through debugging technique for error debugging. It is one of the most powerful debugging tools. Whenever you write and run a program, it pauses the execution of the code line by line and checks for errors.

FirePHP

FirePHP uses the data structure inspection technique for error debugging. When you run a program, these tools check for incorrect data in objects, arrays, and variables, helping to identify errors in the code. It operates on the Firefox browser and integrates with the Firebug console, making it easy to identify issues in the program for debugging.

PHP Debug Bar

When you write a program and check the debug with the help of this tool, you can identify errors in your code or analyze its performance. Once installed in your PHP project, it will show debugging information in your browser.

Whoops

It is a tool used in the program to check for errors in the code. It is developer-friendly. It can identify the types of variables, arrays, and objects. It can trace code errors on the stack.

Kint Debugger

In a program, Kint is used by writing kint($variable);. It helps debug errors in the program. It provides detailed insights into variables and data structures. It also helps with the stack trace in the code.