Using Xdebug to figure out how Laravel validation works

I'm a huge fan of Xdebug for figuring out how Laravel works internally. `dd` is great or most quick debugging tasks, but Xdebug is great in those more nuanced situations, where you're not even quite sure where to start. In today's video, I will use this week's deep dive into validation logic to demo how I used Xdebug in exploring how string-based rules are executed. Want a short practical tip delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Mastering Laravel newsletter: https://masteringlaravel.io View the article for this tip: http://masteringlaravel.io/daily/2025-05-01-video-using-xdebug-to-figure-out-how-laravel-validation-works