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How Do I Debug in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:34 pm

Debugging is an essential skill for any developer. It allows you to find and fix errors in your code, and can help you improve your understanding of how your code works.

There are a number of ways to debug code, but in this article, we’ll focus on how to debug code in WooCommerce.

WooCommerce is a popular eCommerce platform that enables you to sell products and services online. It’s built on top of WordPress, and uses a number of different technologies, including PHP and MySQL.

When you’re developing a WooCommerce site, there will inevitably be times when things don’t go as planned. That’s where debugging comes in. By understanding how to debug your WooCommerce site, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration.

In this article, we’ll cover some of the basics of debugging in WooCommerce. We’ll show you how to enable debug mode, and we’ll also give you some tips on how to effectively use debug mode to find and fix errors in your code.

So let’s get started!

Enabling Debug Mode

The first step in debugging your WooCommerce site is to enable debug mode. This can be done by adding the following line to your wp-config.php file:

PRO TIP: If you are debugging in WooCommerce, be sure to back up your database before making any changes. Debugging can cause issues with your store if not done correctly.

define( ‘WP_DEBUG’, true );

Once you’ve added this line to your wp-config.php file, you’ll need to save the file and upload it to your server. Debug mode will now be enabled, and you’ll be able to see any errors that occur on your site.

It’s important to note that debug mode should only be enabled when you’re actively working on your site. Once you’re finished debugging, you should disable debug mode by removing the above line from your wp-config.php file.

Understanding Error Messages

When an error occurs on your WooCommerce site, you’ll see an error message displayed on the screen. These messages can be confusing, but they can actually give you a lot of information about what went wrong.

Let’s take a look at an example error message:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function wc_get_page_id() in /home/myuser/public_html/wp-content/plugins/my-plugin/my-plugin.php on line 42

This error message tells us that there was a fatal error on line 42 of my-plugin.php, and that the error was caused by a call to the undefined function wc_get_page_id(). This tells us that the my-plugin plugin is trying to call a function that doesn’t exist. We can then use this information to fix the error by adding the missing function definition to our code.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.