How to Display All Errors in PHP Easily

Using ini_set() and error_reporting() to Show PHP Errors

To reveal all errors in PHP, add these lines at the start of your PHP script:

ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);

These settings, applied via ini_set() and error_reporting(), instruct PHP to show all runtime and startup errors, as well as other warnings and notices.

Here’s a quick breakdown of each directive:

• display_errors: This directive decides whether PHP will display errors as part of the page output. Setting it to 1 enable visible error messages.
• display_startup_errors: This setting controls whether errors during PHP’s startup phase are displayed. Setting it to 1 help identify any issues that may occur during initialization.
• error_reporting(E_ALL): This command adjusts the error level, and using E_ALL tells PHP to report all types of errors, warnings, and notices.

Configuring php.ini to Show All Errors

You can also enable global error display by editing your php.ini file. Here’s how:

1. Locate php.ini: Open a terminal or command prompt, then run php --ini. This command will…