Enabling error reporting in PHP is crucial for debugging and ensuring that your code runs smoothly. Here are the steps to enable error reporting in PHP:
1. Using php.ini Configuration File
The php.ini file is the main configuration file for PHP. You can enable error reporting by modifying this file.
Locate your php.ini file. The location of this file can vary depending on your server setup.
Open the php.ini file in a text editor.
Find the following lines and make sure they are set as shown below:
error_reporting = E_ALL
display_errors = On
error_reporting = E_ALL enables reporting for all types of errors.
display_errors = On ensures that errors are displayed in the browser.
Save the changes and restart your web server to apply the new settings.
2. Using PHP Code
You can also enable error reporting directly in your PHP scripts. This is useful if you do not have access to the php.ini file or if you want to enable error reporting for specific scripts.
Add the following lines at the beginning of your PHP script:
