Clockwork

Overview

Clockwork is a powerful development tool designed for PHP developers, conveniently available directly in your browser. It offers valuable insights into application performance, capturing a variety of critical data points that can enhance efficiency and debugging processes. Whether you're monitoring HTTP requests, analyzing database queries, or tracking log entries, Clockwork provides a comprehensive suite of features that allow developers to maintain and improve their applications effectively.

As a server-side component, Clockwork seamlessly integrates with your application, collecting data while it runs in debug mode. This tool not only aids in troubleshooting but also enables proactive performance monitoring, which can lead to a more optimized development experience overall.

Features

• Data Collection: Clockwork gathers detailed information about your application's runtime, including request data, performance metrics, and more, to help you understand your app better.
• Configurable Settings: Developers can customize what data is collected by enabling or disabling features in the configuration file, ensuring only relevant information is processed.
• On-Demand Mode: This feature allows data collection only when the Clockwork app is open, making it flexible and resource-efficient.
• Error Logging: Clockwork includes options to record only requests that result in errors (4xx and 5xx responses), helping you focus on critical issues.
• Stack Traces: For deeper insights, Clockwork collects stack traces for log messages and database queries, helping identify the source of problems quickly.
• Web Interface: An interactive web interface is available at the /clockwork route, allowing easy access to all executed requests, including those made from mobile applications.
• Browser Extension: A dedicated browser extension for Chrome and Firefox enhances the Clockwork experience by providing quick access to request information directly in your development environment.
• Toolbar Integration: With the option to display basic request information in a toolbar, Clockwork simplifies the monitoring process right within your app’s interface.