Wamp Error Log Watcher？

Question

Like many others I use WAMP on my local machine to test my PHP code and regularly use trigger_error to pin down issues with my scripts. This works really well but the one thing that is a constant irritant is the loquacity of the error_log file. Every PHP Notice is accompanied by a stack trace etc.

I have often toyed with the idea of writing an application of some description that would help me to zero in on the information I want rapidly and without eye strain (I generally keep the error_log file open in my browser and just refresh it to check the latest entries). However, that would be a digression from the real job and chances are that something of the nature already exists. I have Googled a fair bit to find a ready made solution but have not found one yet. Perhaps someone here might be able to point me in the right direction?

Answer 1

I think what you are looking for is the tail command in cmd.

• Download: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=17657
• Extra info: http://www.windows-commandline.com/2010/08/tail-command-for-windows.html

Simply run tail -f <path to *.log> and watch your cmd when you run your script.

Now you don't have to refresh anymore.

Or did I completely misunderstand your question? :)