Re: Step by step code running

On Sun, 2006-07-23 at 08:51, Ryan A wrote: > Hi, > > I need to explain a script to a pal of mine but either > i cant explain it properly or he just cant get the > concept being new to php's slightly "advanced stuff" > (OO and classes, mind you...i ain't no expert myself > in this, more like Jochem's(from this list) field of > expertise) > > I remember in my old C++ days we used to use something > that basically showed how the code executed, line by > line, running in the loops etc > > anything like that for PHP? > > Personally I use EditPlus and a lot of echo/print > statements when I debug, I try to keep things simple. You're looking for a debugger. There's a whole thread on the go right now for "PHP Debugger Recommendations". Personally I prefer the echo/print_r method that you're probably already using... but as you say you're trying to demonstrate so that's a bit different. Cheers, Rob. -- .------------------------------------------------------------. | InterJinn Application Framework - http://www.interjinn.com | :------------------------------------------------------------: | An application and templating framework for PHP. Boasting | | a powerful, scalable system for accessing system services | | such as forms, properties, sessions, and caches. InterJinn | | also provides an extremely flexible architecture for | | creating re-usable components quickly and easily. | `------------------------------------------------------------'