I’m trying to find a tool, or platform that will allow me to program for effectively. Especially when it comes to using platforms like WordPress.
I would like to be able to see what classes are being loaded, variables have been created, methods executed, etc.
It’s especially difficult when using a library for the first time and getting a grip on how to expand on that library with very little time to memorize it all.
The only IDE that I can really think of that comes close is ZEND Studio… but of course, that requires ZEND Server, and I prefer to use the lighter MAMP, or even built in stack on OS X.
You can use step through debugging using Xdebug with IDEs like Netbeans and Eclipse. Thats a good way of seeing whats going in libraries, plus the ides have good autocompletion.