Is there a way for me to load PHP onto my desktop, and create test applications without running through a server? if so, what do i need? my boss wants me to come up with a lot of web based applications, and i don't want to touch the server without having an idea of what i'm doing.
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PHP Test Environment
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sleipnir214
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Sure. But you will need to duplicate your server's environment as closely as possible.
As a start, you're going to have to install a web server on your workstation if you're going to be testing a web application there.
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As a start, you're going to have to install a web server on your workstation if you're going to be testing a web application there.
Want the best answers? Ask the best questions! TANSTAAFL!
You can download several packages that that include PHP,mysql,and Apache web server in a handy installator, for Windows. That is if you are going to be working under Windows.
Installing them on your machine will give you the environment.
You miht find XAMPP or EasyPHP are two of the most popular. Google for them.
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Installing them on your machine will give you the environment.
You miht find XAMPP or EasyPHP are two of the most popular. Google for them.
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
good plan to keep a sand box.
to load on your desktop (i assume windows).
1. first install apache or enable IIS
2. then download php from php.net. follow the instructions very carefully. you should do this with admin privileges with preference. use the version of php that loads the SAPI extension ad not the
there are "all-in-one" installers which also include mysql but i would steer clear of these as they occlude the gubbins that you need to understand to make things work
to load on your desktop (i assume windows).
1. first install apache or enable IIS
2. then download php from php.net. follow the instructions very carefully. you should do this with admin privileges with preference. use the version of php that loads the SAPI extension ad not the
there are "all-in-one" installers which also include mysql but i would steer clear of these as they occlude the gubbins that you need to understand to make things work
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