How can one effectively debug PHP code in WordPress to identify issues?

To effectively debug PHP code in WordPress to identify issues, you can use the built-in debugging tools like WP_DEBUG and WP_DEBUG_LOG. By enabling these settings in your wp-config.php file, you can log errors and warnings to a debug.log file for easier troubleshooting. Additionally, using functions like error_log() and var_dump() can help you pinpoint specific issues in your code. 

// Enable debugging in WordPress
define( 'WP_DEBUG', true );
define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );
define( 'WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false );

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