Tonya Mork

<p>Debug Toolkit makes debugging your code easier and more enjoyable.  It provides you with interactive and helpful tools:</p>
<ul>
<li>Better PHP error interface from (<a href="http://filp.github.io/whoops/" rel="nofollow ugc">Whoops</a>)</li>
<li>Better variable inspection – no need to use <code>var_dump</code>, <code>print_r</code>, or X-debug</li>
<li>An interactive way to back trace the program’s execution order</li>
</ul>
<h3>Better PHP Error Interface from Whoops</h3>
<p>The built-in PHP error container is basic and not as helpful as it could be.  On top of that, it’s rather ugly. Wouldn’t you agree?</p>
<p>Whoops gives you a cool interface that is helpful, interactive, and quite nice to look at.  Some features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provides the error message and links to search Google, DuckDuckGo, and Stack Overflow.</li>
<li>Shows the actual code where the error occurred.</li>
<li>Provides an interactive call stack.  Click each and the actual code appears in the viewer panel.</li>
<li>Environment and details including GET Data, POST Data, Files, Cookie, Session, Server/Request Data, Environment Variables, and Registered Handlers.</li>
</ul>
<p>See the tools in action in this video</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Introducing the Debug Toolkit Plugin for WordPress" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/322351688?dnt=1&app_id=122963" width="750" height="422" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write"></iframe></p>
<h3>Better Variable Inspection</h3>
<p>Though X-debug is powerful, it can be difficult to set up and run.  For that reason, it’s common to dump or print out the variable to browser.  But the built-in display for the PHP <code>var_dump</code> and <code>print_r</code> is basic.</p>
<p>This plugin includes both two very popular variable dumper tools:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://symfony.com/doc/current/components/var_dumper.html" rel="nofollow ugc">VarDumper from Symfony</a></li>
<li><a href="https://kint-php.github.io/kint/" rel="nofollow ugc">Kint – a modern and powerful PHP debugging helper</a></li>
</ul>
<p>VarDumper provides a simple container that displays where you place it.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Kint provides a more powerful interface that gives you more information such as printing out the expression that was passed into it, the data type, memory size, and the value.</p>
<p>To make it even easier, the following utility functions are available for you to use in your code:</p>
<h4>Available Functions for Inspecting Variable Values</h4>
<p>Let’s explore the functions that are available for you through this plugin.  We’ll use the variable inspectors to dump <code>global $post</code>.</p>
<p>Note: You can pass in any variable or function that returns a value.</p>
<p>Dumps the given variable(s):</p>
<pre><code>global $post;

// VarDumper
vdump( $post );

// Kint
dump( $post );
</code></pre>
<p>Dumps the given variable(s) and then exits the program’s execution:</p>
<pre><code>global $post;

// VarDumper
vdump_and_die( $post );

// Kint
dump_and_die( $post );
</code></pre>
<p>In addition, there are alias (shorthand) functions available for you if you prefer shorter function names:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>vd()</code> is an alias for <code>vdump()</code></li>
<li><code>vdd()</code> and <code>vdd()</code> are aliases for <code>vdump_and_die()</code></li>
<li><code>d()</code> is an alias for <code>dump()</code></li>
<li><code>dd()</code> and <code>ddd()</code> are aliases for <code>dump_and_die()</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Tracing Call Stack</h3>
<p>When debugging, there are times when you need to see the order in which functions were called that lead to a certain point in the program.  PHP offers a backtrace that traces back the execution order from the point when the function is invoked.</p>
<p>To make backtracing easier, this plugin provides you with a <code>trace()</code> function and combines it with the variable inspect functions.</p>
<p>For example, if you wanted to trace the call stack to the start of the loop in your theme’s <code>functions.php</code> file, you could use this code:</p>
<pre><code>add_action( 'loop_start', function() {
    trace();
} );
</code></pre>
<h4>Available Trace Functions</h4>
<p>Place these functions at the point where you want to trace the call stack.</p>
<ul>
<li><code>trace();</code></li>
<li><code>trace_vdump();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>vdump()</code></li>
<li><code>trace_dump();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>dump()</code></li>
<li><code>trace_vdump_and_die();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>vdump_and_die()</code></li>
<li><code>trace_dump_and_die();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>dump_and_die()</code></li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, there are alias (shorthand) functions available for you if you prefer shorter function names:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>tracevd();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>vd()</code></li>
<li><code>traced();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>d()</code></li>
<li><code>tracevdd();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>vdd()</code></li>
<li><code>tracedd();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>dd()</code></li>
<li><code>tracevddd();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>vddd()</code></li>
<li><code>traceddd();</code> – Combines <code>trace()</code> and <code>ddd()</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Admin Bar</h3>
<p>“DEBUG ACTIVE” indicator displays in the WordPress admin bar to alert you when the plugin is active.</p>


Debug Toolkit

This is a must have plugin if you do any kind of PHP coding for WordPress. It makes the difficult aspects of debugging code easy. You'll spend less time debugging and more time writing great functionality.

Very Nice!! A must have...

Thanks for creating this. Another must have in my plugin development workflow!

Another must have!

I've just discovered this plugin after years of WP development and it's super useful! I'm not a fan of xDebugging variables; debugging big objects and arrays with dump() or vdump() is very cool, as you can easily open up and close the tree to navigate through it more easily.
Nice work!

Excellent developer companion plugin

Wonderful plugin to debug errors. A feature request would be to dump the variable in debug.log file as well when define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true ); is set in config file.

Wonderful Plugin

This is a great new plugin, and I love having the option to use Kint or VarDumper, they're invaluable. Having Whoops in there is a major plus. Tonya rocks!

Part of my build setup on every site now.

A must have!

This plugin is amazing, Highly recommended for developers. 

Really worth it !

One of my favourite plugin. Helps a lot with development and debugging. Please keep it update or if we could get a chance to contribute we would love that.

Best Plugin For Devs


This is a must have developers tool. Can't work without it. Highly recommend it.


Saved me many times

Code debug made easier and more enjoyable.

sethmatics

bigj9901

<p>EASY TO USE! Developers who build plugins and themes everyday know the constant hassle of finding the proper place to print out PHP variables and objects to see whats going on. This plugin will help you with that process by giving you a simple function to call, that automatically appends a printed version of your variable/object/array and sends it to a hidden DIV that only loads when the admin bar loads, and only loads when logged in with administrative permissions in wordpress.</p>
<p>So whats the catch? Well, using utilities like this always prooves difficult because knowing how it works is often complex. We have simplified the process as much as possible. Here is an example:</p>
<p>USAGE -> Quickstart: Open any php file that you know is being loaded and add “dbug($GLOBALS)” to print all global variables.<br />
1. You built a new array thats holding some custom meta data loaded on the page.<br />
2. For some reason, you think its empty, or the values are not acting like you expect.<br />
3. Next step is typically to print it out right?<br />
4. With this plugin activated, simply add the following to your file without the quotes “dbug($myarray);”<br />
5. Maybe its 4 arrays and a string you are trying to follow, no problem “dbug($myarray1); dbug($myarray2); dbug($myarray3); dbug($myarray4); dbug($mystring1);”<br />
6. Now load the page, click the “Debug” link at the top of the screen, watch the debug menu slide out, and notice all your variables are printed nicely for your viewing.</p>
<p>Plugin provided by http://sethmatics.com/.</p>
<p>Features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Secured so that only logged in administrators can ever see the Debug panel.</li>
<li>Ability to append as many variables for printing as desired.</li>
<li>Now COMPLETELY compatable with the premium “ClassiPress” theme which can be purchased at <a href="http://appthemes.com/cp/go.php?r=2505&i=b3" title="www.appthemes.com" rel="nofollow ugc">ClassiPress</a></li>
<li>Enter a set of “watched” variables you want printed so that you can view them without FTP (for portable developers)</li>
<li>Added some jQuery collapse/expand functions to watched array variables</li>
</ul>
<p>Features Coming soon:</p>
<ul>
<li>jQuery styling and enhanced array viewing by animated “tree” like array exploring. Navigate your arrays like you would a files and folders.</li>
<li>code coloring – we realize grey and white is boring and difficult to read when you have alot of it. We plan to take care of that.</li>
<li>plugin options – currently we are not allowing any options to be chosen, but setting color formats, capabilities that can view the panel, and more.</li>
<li>ability to choose (by checkbox) standard wordpress variables to watch and track instead of all variables requiring manual entry.</li>
</ul>
<p>Don’t forget to rate our plugin so we know how we are doing!</p>


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