How to: debug plugins in the shared environments

If you need to debug plugins in a shared environment, this tutorial will help you do so without affecting the work of others. When debugging plugins, PluginExecutionExceptions can be used to display debugging messages. However, it may not work effectively in shared environments where other people are also working, and they could see error messages, causing confusion and disruptions.

In this tutorial, the author shares a troubleshooting approach that focuses on creating an independent log for your plugin. This log can be used to store debugging information and can be checked without affecting other users' work. The author also details the steps for creating such a log, including utilizing configurations within the plugin code.

Following the steps in this tutorial will enable you to debug plugins in a shared environment without inconveniencing others or disrupting work processes.

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