Enhanced HTTP Client Debugging in Laravel

Laravel enhances HTTP Client debugging with new dump and dd methods, bringing TestResponse's familiar debugging tools to your HTTP responses.

When debugging HTTP interactions, it's crucial to inspect response data quickly. The new methods make this process as simple as adding a single method call to your chain.

Let's see how it works:

// Dump response data
Http::get($url)->dump();

// Dump specific key
Http::get($url)->dump('data');

// Dump headers
Http::get($url)->dumpHeaders();

// Die and dump response
Http::get($url)->dd();

// Die and dump headers
Http::get($url)->ddHeaders();

These methods work just like their TestResponse counterparts, making debugging consistent across your Laravel applications. Whether you're inspecting API responses or troubleshooting HTTP issues, these methods provide a quick way to see what's happening in your requests.

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