JetBrains Developer Community: Message List - Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:13:58 GMT

Ed,

Any progress here?

Thank you for feedback!

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:30:49 GMT

Hi, Ed,

Please provide your Xdebug remote log (xdebug.org/docs/remote#remote_log). I really need to dive into your issue.

Thank you for feedback!

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:21:37 GMT

Hi Nikolay,

I do still have the issue.

I recently changed jobs and just yesterday I tried to get xdebug working again in my new environment.

My issue is simple: the debugger does NOT stop at any breakpoints. It's very very frustrating.

The debugger in PHPStorm shows I am connected to my server. I have tried checking and unchecking enable path names for the server - no difference - still no stop on breakpoints. Reveal log in explorer shows idea.log is empty (?) - I deleted it to clear out other crap before I started latest tests but expected it to show something?

My current config is ubuntu remote server running php 5.3, xdebug is enabled for an older version: I am not in a position to change the php server environment.

My php.ini:

This program makes use of the Zend Scripting Language Engine:

It might fix things to change php server xdebug settings and latest install but I see on the forums that some others are having the same issue of the debugger not stoppng at breakpoints. Xdebug developer Derick Rethans said he just released a RC of xdebug to address this but user said didn't work. In fact, latest release of xdebug seems to have stability problems, judging from the bug list, so:

I am going to keep monitoring the forums (xdebug and this one) but will hold off trying to get this working until xdebug settles down again. I can't afford to get bogged down on this issue in a new job :-)

I really think that PHPStorm is an excellent product and your support has been excellent too. That's why I want to get the damn debugger working!!

In truth, though, the interface to set up the server and debugger needs to be redone - there are so many paths to set up to map server and client - very confusing and what each setting is for is really not properly explained. I was wondering: what's this for now? a lot of times! A few example configuration would help enormously, but frankly the whole config is overly technical (in the interests of being flexible I know, but simply serves to confuse here) and needs to be greatly simplified.

I would be happy to assist you with the documentation- but first I need to get the product working so that I can use it at work first.

If there is any further news of the Xdebug issue, I know you will keep me posted :-)

Best regards

Edwin

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:23:53 GMT

Hi, Ed,

Do you still have the issue?

Thank you for feedback!

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:44:48 GMT

Hi Ed,

It is a very common requirement to debug on a remote server, and if this is more complicated case, then I may be out of my depth here.

From PhpStorm side the change between Local WebServer debug and Remote WebServer debug is minimal -- depending on your project setup it can be just 1 single setting change (like, host name etc), but configuring your remote server (xdebug) and your own pc/network (firewall, router port forwarding/ssh tunneling etc -- depends on your remote server) is a different thing that has no relation to PhpStorm (as it can be any IDE here).

That's why I suggest to start from making local CLI mode (PHP Script run configuration type) debug working first -- this will ensure that xdebug is configured properly + you will know what needs to be done in PhpStorm to make it work. Once you have done that you should have no issues with continue further (yeah, initiating debug session for web server debug is a bit different, but there are at least 3 ways of doing it in PhpStorm). All this needs to be done on brand new and very simple project (1 or 2 simple scripts to start with).

On related note -- check this thread (when you will have time, of course): http://devnet.jetbrains.net/thread/435271?tstart=0

And then continuation: http://devnet.jetbrains.net/thread/435332?tstart=0

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:31:34 GMT

Hi Andriy,

I appreciate the prompt response. Sadly I do not have the time resources this week.

I will be installing onto a different laptop next week, and will revert on my progress. I'll look at the links.

It is a very common requirement to debug on a remote server, and if this is more complicated case, then I may be out of my depth here.

FYI The Amazon Web Service instance is a virtual dedicated box, i.e. I have bash and ftp access and can pretty much control it.

I don't have advanced skills on port tunnelling.

Thanks,

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:08:49 GMT

Hi there,

The stackoverflow thread you mentioned -- the same thread here: http://devnet.jetbrains.net/message/545529

So maybe the issue is related to my laptop's security and windows.

If that is the case then disable firewall .. or grant full network access for PhpStorm. Also, I hope you are not running PhpStorm and other PHP IDE at the same time (2 different applications cannot listen on the same port:ip pair).

If you can point me to clear instructions on using phpstorm and xdebugger on a remote linux server

Is this "remote linux server" next to you (same LAN) .. or it's on internet. If second -- you will have to use port forwarding on your router and/or deal with ssh tunelling (maybe even xdebug proxy, dunno).

For "clear instructions" you have to clearly describe your setup (in details). But ... if you cannot solve local debug (web server is on the same computer as IDE), then I see no much point jumping straight into remote debugging: easier part first and then more complex stuff.

First local CLI debugging (easier to initiate xdebugger -- no need to mess around with different approaches)
Then local WebServer debugging
Then Remote

Usefull to have (for Nikolay to give you better advice):

PhpStorm debug logging: http://devnet.jetbrains.net/docs/DOC-1202
Xdebug own logging (especially): http://xdebug.org/docs/all_settings#remote_log

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:29:20 GMT

Hi Nikolai,

Thanks for the follow-up.

The problem is not solved - I gave up in frustration - could not get past the "waiting for input" message in the debugger. I even tried changing ports from 9000 after telnetting to find open ports - all in vain.

So maybe the issue is related to my laptop's security and windows.

I also have a LAMP setup on an Amazon Web services (AWS) EC2 cloud and was going to try again but then I read this article:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9815243/trouble-shooting-phpunit-xdebug-remote-debugging-with-phpstorm

- seems to be similar problem?

I'm not able to spend the time testing (again) so:

If you can point me to clear instructions on using phpstorm and xdebugger on a remote linux server, I'll have a look, otherwise, I'm afraid it's back to eclipse!

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:35:54 GMT

Andriy,

Thanks for assistance!

Re: Connectivity issue between PhpStorm and xdebug

devnet@jetbrains.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:35:20 GMT

Hello Ed,

Do you still have the issue?

Thank you for feedback!