How can PHP developers efficiently debug and troubleshoot issues related to database updates in their code?

To efficiently debug and troubleshoot database update issues in PHP code, developers can use error reporting functions like `mysqli_error()` to identify any SQL syntax errors or connection problems. They can also print out the SQL query being executed to ensure it matches their expectations. Additionally, developers can use tools like phpMyAdmin to directly inspect and modify the database to verify the updates are being applied correctly. 

// Example code snippet for debugging database update issues
$sql = "UPDATE users SET name = 'John' WHERE id = 1";
if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) {
    echo "Record updated successfully";
} else {
    echo "Error updating record: " . $conn->error;
}

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