PDT debugging function allows you to test your files and applications and detect errors in your code.
The debugger allows you to control the execution of your program using a variety of options including setting breakpoints, stepping through your code, and inspecting your variables and parameters.
PDT includes several different debugging methods as described below:
Allows you to debug files on your workspace using your internal debugger. The Internal Debugger enables developers to locally validate freshly developed code before deploying to a web server. The internal option means that files located on your workspace can be debugged.
See Locally Debugging a PHP Script for more information.
Your PHP executable must be running the Xdebug or Zend Debugger in order for remote debugging capabilities to function.
Allows you to debug applications situated on a server. It allows you to debug whole applications, including any required interactive user input.
It's recommended that your local project structure reflect the project structure on your server.
See Debugging a PHP Web Page for more information.
Your PHP server must be running the Xdebug or Zend Debugger in order for remote debugging capabilities to function.