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PHP Using XAMPP: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
How to Run a PHP File Using XAMPP: A Step By Step Guide
By Ravikiran A S
PHP Using XAMPP: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
PHP is the most popular and widely-used server-side scripting
language for web development. However, it requires a webserver to
run even a locally developed webpage. There are various web server
software for setting up our local webserver. Amongst them, PHP
XAMPP and WampServer are the most popular. While WampServer
is only available for the Windows platform, XAMPP is a cross-
platform application that can run on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Hence, in this tutorial, you will learn PHP using XAMPP.
What Is PHP?
PHP (Hypertext Protocol) is Open Source Programming Language
used to make web pages. PHP language can run on various platforms
and is compatible with almost all servers. PHP files use .php as their
extension. PHP can perform functions, like from files on a system it
can create, open, read, write, and close them. You can add, delete,
and modify elements within your database with the help of PHP. You
can restrict users from accessing some pages of your website using
PHP. PHP can encrypt data too.
Advantages of PHP
Web-Developers use many other languages, but most prefer using
PHP because of its advantages. Some advantages of PHP are:
Simple and easy to learn - PHP is known as the easiest Scripting
language as it doesn't have intensive studying. Commands are very
easy to understand for new learners and developers too.
Compatible - PHP language is compatible because it can run on many
operating systems. It can easily run on platforms like Windows,
LINUX, and UNIX.
Flexibility - PHP language is very flexible for developers because it
allows you to change the existing or completed project.
Less Costly - As PHP is an open-source language, you can download it
for free. You don't have to purchase any license or software.
MVC Pattern - Model-View-Controller Pattern in PHP helps you
organize codes.
Loading Time - PHP is faster than other programming languages. It
can be loaded when your network connection is slow.
Library Support - PHP also has a collection of many, many advanced
written codes that you can use repeatedly. And also use it whenever
you want to run a program.
How to Set Up and Install PHP for Your Project?
Step 1: Find a web server that supports PHP and MYSQL.
Step 2: Then install PHP from its website.
Step 3: Then install MYSQL DB on your PC.
What is XAMPP?
XAMPP is an open-source web server solution package. It is mainly
used for web application testing on a local host webserver.
XAMPP stands for:
X = Cross-platform
A = Apache Server
M = MariaDB
P = PHP
P = Perl
Now that you have a better understanding of the XAMPP software,
let us move on to its installation.
Why Do You Need XAMPP?
To run any PHP program, you will need Apache or MYSQL databases,
both supported by XAMPP. XAMPP helps you to run your program
smoothly.
How to Install XAMPP?
Apache friends developed XAMPP, and it is available for everyone
free of cost.
You can download XAMPP through the official website,
[Link]
On completing the download of the setup file, begin the installation
process and, in the “Select Components” section, select all the
required components.
XAMPP_1
Next, select the directory where you want the software to be
installed. It is recommended that you keep the default directory
“C:\xampp” and click on “next” to complete the installation.
XAMPP_2
Now that the installation is complete, let’s move ahead to see how
to run a PHP script using the same.
How to Start a New PHP Project in XAMPP?
Before you run or start writing any program in PHP, you should start
Apache and MYSQL.
After starting both servers, you have to write a program in Notepad.
After writing it, save that file as "[Link]".
Then copy that file [Link] to C:/Program Files/XAMPP/htdocs.
Open the browser and type [Link]
Now run your code in that browser.
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How to Run a PHP Code Using XAMPP?
Before running a PHP script, you must know where to write it.
In the XAMPP directory, there exists a folder called “htdocs”. This is
where all the programs for the web pages will be stored.
Now, to run a PHP script:
1. Go to “C:\xampp\htdocs” and inside it, create a folder. Let’s call it
“demo”. It’s considered good practice to create a new folder for
every project you work on.
XAMPP_3
2. Inside the demo folder, create a new text file and name it
“[Link]” and write the following script.
XAMPP_4.
3. Now, to see the script output, open the XAMPP control panel and
start Apache to host the local webserver, where our script will be
running.
XAMPP_5
4. Now navigate to your browser and type in “localhost/demo/” in
the address bar to view the output.
/first_php_script_xampp_6
Congratulations, with this, you have created a PHP file and also
executed the program successfully.
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Conclusion
This concludes the tutorial. In this “PHP using XAMPP” tutorial, you
looked into why you need XAMPP, what XAMPP is, how to install
XAMPP, and finally, how to run your first PHP script on it.
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If you have any questions regarding the “PHP using XAMPP” tutorial,
please ask away in the comments section of this article, and we’ll
have our experts answer them for you.
Happy Learning!
FAQs
1. How to run a PHP file in localhost XAMPP?
Create any project, for e.g., <?php
echo 'Hello, this is PHP.'
?>
Then run it at [Link]
2. Can we run PHP in XAMPP?
Yes, you can run PHP in XAMPP. First, start the XAMPP server, create
a program you want to and run it at [Link]
3. How do I run my PHP file?
PHP files are saved in C:/Program Files/XAMPP/htdocs. You have to
open it, click on the program, and it will automatically run on
localhost.
4. How to run PHP files in phpMyAdmin?
Login into PHPMyAdmin, then click on the import tab.
Browse the file with a .sql extension.
Keep in mind to check and uncheck some options.
Choose SQL format and click on Go.