Hi there php guys,
I have a question for you. It may be hard to understand but here goes. I want to install PHP on my personal computer that is running windows XP professional. I want to do this because I have Macromedia MX 2004 and want to test our my PHP scripts locally before I transfer them to the server. The server is running Apache with PHP.
Is there a way that this can be done? Can I install the PHP on my local computer? Will I need to install server software on my local computer to make this work? Can I also setup a MySQL or SQL on my local computer for testing pursposes also?
I know that i'm full of question and I really hope that someone can help me out on this.
The Godfather[php_man][mysql_man][/mysql_man][/php_man]
Installing PHP on my Windows XP Computer
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TheGodFather
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easy mate
You could download Apache, PHP and MySQL separately and configure them yoursekf, but if you don't fancy doing that check out this website http://www.firepages.com.au/
You can download all three as an installation files, you'll be up and running in 5 mins!
Mark
You could download Apache, PHP and MySQL separately and configure them yoursekf, but if you don't fancy doing that check out this website http://www.firepages.com.au/
You can download all three as an installation files, you'll be up and running in 5 mins!
Mark
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TheGodFather
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the best place is the manual - http://www.php.net
Also, a good easy to understand book is Sams Teach Yourslef PHP in 24 hours.
Mark
Also, a good easy to understand book is Sams Teach Yourslef PHP in 24 hours.
Mark
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TheGodFather
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http://php.net/tips.php (the Quick Reference part)
I can't recommend that page enough times. That, combined with php.net's own mirror managing makes it rather easy to look up 'the thing you need' at the minute.
Example, I type 'php array' in the browser and I get http://se.php.net/manual/en/ref.array.php
The same goes for MySQL that also can be added as a quick reference.
I can't recommend that page enough times. That, combined with php.net's own mirror managing makes it rather easy to look up 'the thing you need' at the minute.
Example, I type 'php array' in the browser and I get http://se.php.net/manual/en/ref.array.php
The same goes for MySQL that also can be added as a quick reference.