https://phpc.tv/videos/watch/2d90e2d6-6bcd-41d2-8f73-695315ec6bd2 How much time could you save by switching from var_dump to a step debugger? We sat down with Derick Rethans (creator of Xdebug) to preview his upcoming talk at PHP UK Conference. We explore the efficiency of step debugging, looking at new features arriving in Xdebug 3.5 and PHP 8.5, including the ability to inspect intermediate values in pipes. Derick also breaks down the "Attach" feature for debugging running processes and discusses the critical work being done by the PHP Foundation to maintain and secure the language. 00:13 - Introduction: Saving Time with Debugging 01:05 - Why Step Debugging Beats var_dump 02:15 - New Features: Fibers & Return Values 03:15 - Attaching Xdebug to Running Processes 05:06 - Debugging Legacy Code & Unit Tests 06:54 - Native Path Mapping in Xdebug 3.5 09:49 - Solving Remote Networking with Xdebug Cloud 14:00 - The Value of the "Hallway Track" 17:26 - The PHP Foundation & Paid Core Development 🎟️ See Derick Rethans live at PHP UK 2026! 📅 February 20th | London, 1 America Square 👉 Tickets Available Now: https://www.phpconference.co.uk/tickets Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:08:42 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://phpc.tv https://phpc.tv/lazy-static/avatars/a00c380b-7291-4db3-b239-61999888fbca.png https://phpc.tv/videos/watch/2d90e2d6-6bcd-41d2-8f73-695315ec6bd2 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://phpc.tv/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.