[FIXED] Debug a Symfony2 project with NetBeans and XDebug on Debian OS

Issue

I usually use PhpStorm and the xdebug setup is easy and straightforward. But now I have to setup NetBeans to work with xdebug. I have the following configuration in the php.ini file:

[XDebug]

zend_extension=/usr/lib/php5/20131226/xdebug.so

xdebug.remote_enable=1
xdebug.remote_handler=dbgp
xdebug.remote_mode=req
xdebug.remote_host=127.0.0.1
xdebug.remote_port=9000
xdebug.idekey=netbeans-xdebug

I also tried to put the configuration in the xdebug.ini file. But this does not changed anything. How I have configured the netbeans IDE:

• I have checked the Stop at First Line and Show Debugger Console from Tools > Options > PHP > Debugging
• I also right clicked on the project and opened the Propertes.
• I have set the web folder of the symfony project for a Web Root on the project in the Sources tab.
• I have setup the app_dev.php file as an index file in the Run Configuration.

I have put a breakpoint and started the debugger but It just doesn't want to stop. I believe my xdebug configuration is correct since I don't have any problems with the debugging in PhpStorm. Any suggestions on what I have missed?

Thanks in advance!

Solution

This configuration actually worked. I just had to restart NetBeans IDE. It bugs a little from time to time and needs a reboot to start working again.

Answered By - Gardax
Answer Checked By - David Marino (JavaFixing Volunteer)