How can I log errors in PHP?

How can I log errors in PHP?

You can log errors in PHP by using the error_log() function. You can also configure error logging in the php.ini file.

What settings should I change in the php.ini file?

You should set log_errors to On and specify a error_log path where the log files will be stored.

Can I log errors to a specific file instead of the default?

Yes, you can specify a custom file path in the error_log directive in your php.ini or directly in your script using `ini_set('error_log', '/path/to/your/logfile.log');.

What about logging errors in a production environment?

In production, it's best to log errors to a file rather than displaying them to users. Ensure that error reporting is set to log only critical errors.