PHP Debug Snippets for Visual Studio Code

This Visual Studio Code extension allows PHP developers to insert quick debugging snippets into their code. It includes snippets for printing variables using print_r(), var_dump(), or json_encode() along with exit to stop script execution for debugging.

🎥 Demo

🚀 Features

✅ Insert Debugging Snippets for PHP
- Print and Exit Debug Line (pepr, alias: prdie):
  - Inserts echo "<pre>"; print_r($variable); exit;
- Var Dump and Exit (vdie):
  - Inserts echo "<pre>"; var_dump($variable); exit;
- JSON Encode and Exit (jsonex):
  - Inserts echo json_encode($variable, JSON_PRETTY_PRINT); exit;
- Comment Debug Line (clrdbg):
  - Inserts a commented debug line for quick cleanup or temporary disablement

💡 Usage

Shortcut	Action
`pepr`	Inserts `echo "<pre>"; print_r($variable); exit;`
`prdie`	Alias for `pepr`
`vdie`	Inserts `echo "<pre>"; var_dump($variable); exit;`
`jsonex`	Inserts `echo json_encode($variable, JSON_PRETTY_PRINT); exit;`
`clrdbg`	Inserts a commented debug line

To use a snippet, type its shortcut (e.g., pepr) and press Tab.

Using clrdbg in Real Projects

The clrdbg snippet simplifies PHP debugging by commenting out debug lines (e.g., // DEBUG: echo "<pre>"; print_r($variable); exit;) for temporary disablement. In Laravel projects, it ensures clean code by marking debug statements for easy removal before deployment.

📂 File Support

✅ Works in all .php files
Ideal for PHP projects, including Laravel applications

🔧 Requirements

Visual Studio Code v1.99.0 or higher
PHP project (Laravel support is optional)

📦 Installation

Download or build the .vsix file using vsce package.
In Visual Studio Code, press Ctrl + Shift + P → Extensions: Install from VSIX....
Select your .vsix file to install.

Or, install directly from the Visual Studio Code marketplace by searching for "PHP Debug Snippets".

🔐 License

MIT License

PHP Debug Snippets

Sahil Kothiya