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Block F - Slot 16

Slot 16: 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles - November 7, 2025

Are you a chronic user of dpm() or print_r() to dump your variables to the screen? Come learn how to use an IDE and debugger to improve efficiency when inspecting variables. Using a debugger can also dramatically help inspect variables in places where printing variables to the screen is challenging, such as when writing automated tests or non-HTML pages like AJAX requests or file uploads.

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  • Intermediate
  • Experienced
  • Developers (yes code)
  • Back-End Developers (modules + more)