In this article, you will find instructions on how to:

• Set up PHP CLI and PHP-XDEBUG.
• Set up an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) of your choice (Visual Studio Code or Netbeans).
• Write, execute, and debug PHP scripts.

These instructions are provided for both Windows and Linux platforms.

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Windows

Working with Visual Studio Code

1. Set up PHP CLI and PHP-XDEBUG
2. Install Visual Studio Code
3. Configure Visual Studio Code for PHP
4. Writing and Executing a PHP Script
5. Debugging PHP Scripts

Working with Netbeans IDE

1. Set up XAMPP
2. Set Up NetBeans IDE
3. Creating a New PHP Script
4. Writing and Executing a PHP Script
5. Debugging PHP Scripts with NetBeans IDE

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Linux

Working with Visual Studio Code

1. Set up PHP CLI and PHP-XDEBUG
2. Install Visual Studio Code
3. Configure Visual Studio Code for PHP
4. Writing and Executing a PHP Scripts
5. Debugging PHP Scripts