What are the recommended methods for debugging PHP scripts to identify and fix errors efficiently?

To efficiently debug PHP scripts and identify errors, it is recommended to use tools like Xdebug, enable error reporting, and utilize functions like var_dump() or print_r() to display variable values during runtime. Additionally, logging errors to a file or using a debugging tool like Firebug can also help in pinpointing issues. 

<?php
// Enable error reporting
error_reporting(E_ALL);
ini_set('display_errors', 1);

// Use var_dump() to display variable values
$myVar = "Hello World";
var_dump($myVar);

// Log errors to a file
ini_set('log_errors', 1);
ini_set('error_log', 'error.log');

// Use Xdebug for more advanced debugging capabilities
// Example: Xdebug configuration in php.ini
// xdebug.remote_enable=1
// xdebug.remote_autostart=1
// xdebug.remote_host=127.0.0.1
// xdebug.remote_port=9000
?>

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Xdebug var_dump error_reporting PHPStorm stack trace

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