Xdebug 2.1.0 RC1 released
As earlier announced in my April Fools' announcement and on Xdebug's twitter feed, I'm now releasing Xdebug 2.1.0RC1. This is the first Release Candidate and it addresses a number of issues found in the latest beta. As I usually do in release announcements, I will also be introducing a new feature in Xdebug 2.1 in this one.
In an article that I wrote a few months ago, I illustrated a few different reasons on why the shut-op operator (@) should be avoided. Although there are a few cases where it simple can not be avoided if you want to write notice-free code, the main reason why this operator should be avoided, is because it makes debugging quite a bit more difficult if errors are hidden.
Xdebug is a debugging aid to make debugging easier. So from version 2.1.0 there is a new configuration setting — xdebug.scream — that simply disables the effects of the @ operator. That means that all errors will be shown, of course, still listening to the error_reporting and display_errors settings. This functionality is not a novel thing, and the idea was lifted from the PECL scream package. However, I think this functionality fits in very well with all the other things that Xdebug has to offer.
Just to mention it once more, I have no intention of making Xdebug closed source. I spend a considerable amount of time in adding new features and addressing issues, so I would appreciate it that if consider a donation in case Xdebug has saved you time and effort in debugging your application. If you have comments or suggestions to improve Xdebug, please write to the mailinglist.
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Updated a waste_basket
Created 11 benches, 2 life_rings, and 3 other objects; Updated 8 benches and a waste_basket; Deleted a bench and a log; Confirmed a cafe
I walked 7.8km in 1h52m27s
Tomorrow we have elections in the UK!
Lots of local authorities, all London Councils, the Welsh Senedd, and the Scottish Parliament.
Don't forget to vote if you have the right.
I get to vote for myself again 😎.
Benches, and corrections for the QE II Gardens
Addresses on College Road
Created 2 main entrances and an entrance; Updated an entrance, a residential building, and a house building
Created an apartments building and a main entrance
I walked 9.5km in 2h21m10s
Created a waste_basket
I walked 6.6km in 1h13m23s
On my walk from Aylesbury to Princes Risborough I spotted a few new bird species. I didn't get all the best photos though!
A Common Buzzard, a Yellow Wagtail, a Greater White throat, and a Green Woodpecker.
#photography #Birds #BirdPhotogaphy #BirdsOfMastodon #nature #Buckinghamshire
Updated an alcohol shop
I walked 9.4km in 1h58m25s
Updated 2 benches
Created a bench; Updated a bench
I hiked 19.0km in 4h35m50s
I hiked 19.0km in 4h35m50s
I walked 6.8km in 1h15m36s
Updated an estate_agent office
I walked 4.1km in 55m33s
I walked 1.1km in 10m05s
My First Lapwing!
I went to the London Wetland Centre yesterday, for a day out in nature.
While hiding in a hide, this chap and a friend showed up starting to forage for grubs.
#BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #Photography #Birds #London #Nature
Created a waste_basket; Updated a cafe and a restaurant; Confirmed an estate_agent office
I walked 6.6km in 1h8m53s



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