PHP Stuck on Loading After Enabling Xdebug? Don't Panic, It Might Be Working Perfectly!

Encountering infinite loading or timeouts in your PHP application after enabling `xdebug.mode=debug`? This isn't always an error, but the expected behavior of Xdebug's step debugging feature. This article dives into Xdebug logs to reveal the real reason behind this 'hang' and teaches you how to correctly configure `xdebug.start_with_request` for a smooth and efficient debugging workflow, getting your development experience back on track.