How can PHPStorm be utilized for debugging PHP scripts effectively?

To effectively debug PHP scripts in PHPStorm, you can utilize the built-in debugging tools such as breakpoints, step-by-step execution, variable watches, and more. By setting breakpoints at key points in your code and using the debugger, you can analyze the flow of your script and inspect variables to identify and fix any issues.

// Sample PHP script with a breakpoint set for debugging in PHPStorm
$number1 = 10;
$number2 = 20;

$result = $number1 + $number2;

// Set a breakpoint on the line below to inspect variables
echo $result;