Trace HTTP traffic and IIS configuration

Since build 3.0.0.43 Helicon Ape is equipped with brand new mod_developer module.

Revised mod_developer is capable of dispaying standard server-side debugging info:

• headers
• cookies
• server variables
• request processing duration

as well as Ape-specific details:

• environment variables
• merged server configuration (httpd.conf)
• merged local configuration (.hatccess)
• server and rewrite logs

With new mod_developer debugging of mod_rewrite rules is faster and easier as now you can see the hierarchy of subrequests invoked by RewriteRule.

To show you mod_developer in action we’ve created a special demo site. It’s a WordPress blog working with Ape and having mod_developer enabled for all visitors.

To touch live mod_developer follow the link: http://moddeveloper.helicontech.com/?ape_debug=secure-key-1231234

Note! Debugging security is ensured by mod_developer environment variable. This variable stores unique secure key which only you should know. To start debugging simply request http://yoursite.com/path/to/debug/?ape_debug=secure-key-XXXXXXX.
Debuggung may also be enabled form Ape Manager (Options → Start Ape Debugger). In this case secure key is generated automatically and is pasted into your current configuration.

Please feel free to test our mod_developer and post your impressions in comments.

Best wishes,
Helicon Tech Team