?? Common WordPress Developer Challenges and Debugging Methods

1. **Critical Error Occurred** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Enable WordPress debugging in wp-config.php (`WP_DEBUG = true`) to display detailed error messages.

2. **Website Not Loading** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Check the browser console (F12) for JavaScript errors or inspect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the "Inspect" tool.

3. **Internal Server Error (HTTP 500)** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Review server error log for PHP memory limit, .htaccess, or plugin conflicts. Temporarily rename .htaccess and deactivate plugins.

4. **404 Page Not Found Error** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Check for broken links or incorrect permalinks. Use "Redirection" plugin to manage 404 errors.

5. **White Screen of Death (WSOD)** ?

??- **Debugging Method:** Enable WordPress debugging and check server error logs to find underlying PHP errors.

6. **Issues with Custom Functions** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Comment out code to identify problematic custom functions. Look for syntax errors in PHP.

7. **Image Upload Failures** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Verify folder permissions (755 for dirs, 644 for files) and check PHP configuration or plugin limits.

8. **Database Connection Errors** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Verify database credentials in wp-config.php. Check database server and network status.

9. **Plugin Conflicts** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Deactivate plugins one by one to identify conflicts. Check plugin documentation for known issues.

10. **Theme Compatibility Issues** ??

??- **Debugging Method:** Switch to default theme to check for conflicts. Review theme files for errors or deprecated code.

Mastering these ?? debugging techniques empowers WordPress developers to tackle challenges confidently and deliver smooth, reliable websites. Happy coding! ???? ???? ??

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