Mastering Drupal Debugging with Xdebug, PhpStorm, and PhpUnit
In a blog post on DrupalEasy, Michael Anello delves into the intricacies of debugging Drupal projects using a combination of tools such as Xdebug, DDEV, PhpStorm, and PhpUnit. Anello, an experienced Drupal developer, shared his insights into resolving a specific issue where Xdebug was not functioning as expected in a PhpUnit-based functional test scenario.
The problem at hand was related to setting breakpoints not within the actual test class but in custom module code called by the test class. Anello was assisting one of their students in the Professional Drupal Module Development program who encountered this issue. While the challenge was not entirely new to Anello, he admitted that tackling such problems often involved multiple adjustments in the PhpStorm settings, leaving some uncertainty about which change had resolved the issue.
Anello's blog post provides valuable insights into the complexities of debugging in the Drupal ecosystem, offering readers a comprehensive guide on how to overcome similar challenges. By sharing his own experiences, he aims to assist developers in navigating the intricate world of Drupal development and debugging, making the process more efficient and less ambiguous.
The full blog post offers detailed information on how to address the specific scenario mentioned, making it a valuable resource for Drupal developers who encounter similar issues. For a more in-depth exploration of the topic and a detailed account of the debugging process, we encourage readers to check out Michael Anello's blog post on DrupalEasy.
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