For years, frontend developers have enjoyed the luxury of browser-based Developer Tools to inspect, debug, and test their HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in real-time. However, PHP developers, particularly those working with Laravel, haven't had the same convenience due to PHP's server-side nature. That's about to change, thanks to a new Chrome extension created by Tony Lea.
This extension leverages Spatie's Laravel Web Tinker package, which requires developers to navigate a separate route to access its features. However, this new extension seamlessly integrates it into your browser's dev tools panel. This means you can now access PHP and Laravel Artisan Tinker console capabilities instantly without leaving your current page or switching between different windows.
Note: We recommend this for development use only. You should never install or use it in a production environment or any environment where you handle real-world data.
You can try this extension on your next development project by visiting the repository on Github and following the installation instructions.
