What are the recommended debugging techniques for resolving authentication errors (e.g., 401 errors) when using oAuth in PHP?

When encountering authentication errors such as 401 errors when using oAuth in PHP, it is recommended to first check the oAuth credentials, endpoints, and scopes being used. Ensure that the correct credentials are being passed in the request headers and that the scopes are appropriate for the requested resources. Additionally, verify that the oAuth server is reachable and responding correctly to the authentication requests. 

// Example code snippet for debugging oAuth authentication errors in PHP

// Initialize oAuth client
$client = new OAuthClient();

// Set oAuth credentials
$client->setCredentials('client_id', 'client_secret');

// Set oAuth scopes
$client->setScopes(['scope1', 'scope2']);

// Make authentication request
$response = $client->authenticate();

// Check for errors
if ($response->getStatusCode() == 401) {
    echo "Authentication error: " . $response->getBody();
}

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