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Installing PHP on my Windows XP Computer

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 6:30 am
by TheGodFather
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]

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 7:08 am
by JayBird
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

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 8:02 am
by TheGodFather
Thanks a million buddy! I didn't know it was so easy. I'm new to PHP so i'm going to have alot of questions. Can you recommend a good site to start learning PHP?

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 11:43 am
by JayBird
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

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 11:57 am
by TheGodFather
Thanks..i'm going to go out and get this book TODAY. But lets be real..it really can't teach you php in 24 hours right but can get you going in the right direction right?

How experienced are you in PHP?

Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 4:10 am
by JayBird
it teaches you PHP in 24 1 hour lessons. I still use it for reference now and then after all these years.

I have been a web designer/developer for 9 years now.

Mark

Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 4:30 am
by JAM
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.

Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 4:45 am
by JayBird
Yes, that is another good one to put in your bookmarks, i use it all the time

Mark