How can PHP developers effectively troubleshoot and debug issues related to variable handling and processing in their code?

To effectively troubleshoot and debug issues related to variable handling and processing in PHP code, developers can use tools like var_dump() or print_r() to display the contents of variables at various points in the code. They can also use error_reporting() to enable error reporting and display any warnings or notices that may arise. Additionally, using step-by-step debugging tools like Xdebug can help pinpoint the exact location of issues in the code. 

// Example code snippet demonstrating variable handling troubleshooting
$variable = "Hello World";

// Display the contents of the variable using var_dump()
var_dump($variable);

// Enable error reporting to display any warnings or notices
error_reporting(E_ALL);

// Use Xdebug for step-by-step debugging
// (Xdebug configuration settings should be set up in php.ini)

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