PHP UK Conference 2018 - Mark Niebergall -Debugging PHP with Xdebug

This talk covers effective debugging techniques in PHP using Xdebug, which enhances the debugging process beyond traditional methods like var_dump and echo statements. The speaker demonstrates how to set up PhpStorm, Xdebug, and the browser for live debugging, allowing attendees to step into code and observe variable values in real time. Additionally, the session explores extending debugging capabilities to CLI, APIs, and SOAP clients, enabling developers to debug a wider range of code effortlessly.