Master Advanced PHP Debugging with XDebug Ultimate Guide 2023

Description

Description

Master course Advanced PHP Debugging with XDebug: Ultimate Guide. This course introduces you to the most powerful debugging tool for PHP, XDebug. You no longer need to use var_dump, die and echo commands for troubleshooting. Take your debugging skills to a professional level and revolutionize the problem solving process. Why choose this course?

• Familiarity with XDebug: Learn how XDebug works and how it interacts with browsers, PHP, and different IDEs.
• Getting Started: A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring XDebug, whether it’s on Linux, PHPStorm, Visual Studio Code, or even a Docker environment.
• Master debugging techniques: From step-by-step debugging to profiling, discover performance bottlenecks and memory bottlenecks.
• Explore three XDebug modes: Get a deeper understanding of profile mode, coverage mode, and trace mode to optimize application performance and test quality.
• Beyond local debugging: Learn to run XDebug inside Docker or remote debugging via SSH, debug command line commands and even API requests using Postman.
• Special Section: Dive into specific topics that address specific needs – make sure you’re equipped for any debugging challenge.
• Interactive learning: Have a question? Join our dynamic community or connect with us directly via social media. We support you every step of the way.

Course overview

• Introduction: welcome and course description
• Decoding XDebug: How to work with PHP and IDEs
• Setup and Configuration: Setting up XDebug for you
• Advanced Debugging Techniques: From Profiling to Tracing
• Dedicated IDE Guides: Visual guides for PHPStorm and Visual Studio Code
• XDebug in depth: Explore three modes for a deeper understanding
• Additional Content: Remote Debugging, Command Line Commands, API Debugging and more!

What you will learn

• Getting Started with XDebug: Quick steps to install and configure with PHPStorm and VS Code
• How to debug efficiently: Use Xdebug to quickly identify and fix bugs.
• Debugging test scenarios with Xdebug: Get solutions and deep insight into your test scenarios.
• Enhancing var_dump with development mode: A practical guide to better code inspection
• Mastering performance monitoring with Xdebug: Enter Profile mode and understand its power to understand performance.
• Visualizing Performance Review Data: Effective Techniques for Accurately Identifying Performance Bottlenecks
• How to ensure comprehensive test coverage: Take advantage of the Coverage mode for detailed test analysis in Xdebug.
• Trace Mode Review: Gain unparalleled insight into your code execution flow.
• How to debug command-line commands: a step-by-step guide to efficient debugging
• Mastering Remote Debugging: Setting up and using SSH for deep insight into remote debugging
• Debugging APIs: Practical methods using Postman for effective API troubleshooting

Who is this course suitable for?

• Beginner PHP developers who want to start advanced level debugging.
• Professional PHP developers who want to thoroughly learn XDebug and its features.