How can proper debugging techniques help identify issues in PHP code like the one discussed in the thread?

Issue: The issue discussed in the thread is related to a syntax error in the PHP code, specifically missing a semicolon at the end of a line. Proper debugging techniques, such as using error reporting, checking logs, and step-by-step code execution, can help identify such issues and fix them efficiently.

// Incorrect code with missing semicolon
$variable = "Hello World"
echo $variable;
```

```php
// Corrected code with added semicolon
$variable = "Hello World";
echo $variable;