xDebug

How to use xDebug in vscode

Here is how you can use xdebug in vscode.

PHP Debug Extension

To use xdebug you will need to install the PHP Debug (opens new window) extension.

Launcher

To gain the ability to listen to the events xdebug is firing, you will have to setup a launcher for php. Here is a sample configuration.

{
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    "version": "0.2.0",
    "configurations": [
        {
            "name": "Listen for XDebug on Laradock",
            "type": "php",
            "request": "launch",
            "pathMappings": {
                "/var/www": "${workspaceFolder}"
            },
            "port": 9000
        }
    ]
}