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Debugging Techniques

Essential debugging tools and techniques for diagnosing issues.

    Learn how to effectively debug issues in YMCA Website Services using these essential techniques and tools.

    Enable Verbose Error Messages

    // In settings.local.php (development only)
$config['system.logging']['error_level'] = 'verbose';

    Use Drush for Debugging

    # Watch logs in real-time
drush watchdog:tail

# Show recent errors
drush watchdog:show --severity=Error --count=20

# Check site status
drush status

# Check for security updates
drush pm:security

    Browser Developer Tools

    1. Network Tab - Check for failed requests
    2. Console Tab - Check for JavaScript errors
    3. Application Tab - Check cookies and local storage

    Enable Twig Debugging

    # In sites/default/services.yml
parameters:
  twig.config:
    debug: true
    auto_reload: true
    cache: false

    Then clear cache: drush cr

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