[FIXED] how to use DD() method in Laravel projects?

Issue

I know that for some it might be stupid or funny question (but I am newbie) but I need to find know how to properly use DD() method in laravel projects.

For example - I have got tasks to debug some code and functionality in my project (PHP laravel). And it always takes me for ever to find the exact file or folder or code where the problem is.

My mentor says to use DD() method to find things faster (but for learning purposes he didn't explain me a lot about how to actually use it and said to find out my self), but said that I should start with Route (we use backpack as well for our project). So after finding Route (custom.php file) which controller connects to my required route what should I do next? How do I implement dd() method (or as my mentor says dd('call here') method) to fast find what I should be looking for to solve my problem and complete my task? Where should I write this dd() and how should I write it?

Thank you for the answer in advance!

for example I have a:

public function create(): View
{
return view('xxxxxx. \[
//
//
\]);
}

and if I put dd() anywhere in the code, I get error message in my URL :(

Solution

first of all ,in Laravel we use dd() before return in order to read any variable. in controller we often use two kinds of variables : collection(which we get its members via foreach) or singular variable (we get it via its name)for example:$var = 1; dd($var). notice: if you are using ajax response you will not be able to see dd() results in page ,you can see the result via network tab in your browser (if u inspect your page).

Answered By - Haruka Katsumi

Answer Checked By - Candace Johnson (PHPFixing Volunteer)