JED Checker Rules? Topic is solved

[jjbongio]

I'm looking for some documentation on what JED checker looks for (even better, why). Trying to figure out some of the warnings, for example "error_log and var_dump".

[Per Yngve Berg]

Mod. Note: Relocated topic from Extensions to the JED Feedback Forum.

[jjbongio]

In particular, I'm trying to understand why having print_r in a component throws an error.
I note that many current components use it occasionally, including some extremely popular ones.

[Physicist]

Normally, print_r, var_dump and their friends are used for debugging purposes only. And JED Checker warns about them to avoid uploading debug versions to the JED.

[jjbongio]

That makes sense, thanks. In fact,they're in debugging code that can be enabled if necessary.

[Physicist]

That makes sense, thanks. In fact,they're in debugging code that can be enabled if necessary.

Anyway, JEDChecker is made for developers, not only for the JED Team. So if you are sure that this functionality is needed, submit your extension to the directory. If you are asked if you are sure that this functionality was not included by mistake, answer that yes, it is needed there.
Good luck!