What are the recommended debugging techniques for troubleshooting PHP scripts that interact with external APIs like Google Maps?

When troubleshooting PHP scripts that interact with external APIs like Google Maps, it is recommended to use error logging to track any issues, check the API documentation for any error codes or common pitfalls, and use tools like Postman to test API requests separately from the script.

// Example of using error logging to track issues
error_log("Error message here");

// Example of checking API documentation for error codes
// Check Google Maps API documentation for error code meanings

// Example of testing API requests with Postman
// Send API requests using Postman to verify correct data and responses