Install and configure PHP, Web Server and MySQL database using XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP/MAMP
In this blog, we will understand that how to Install and configure PHP, Web Server and MySQL database using XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP/MAMP and run our first common program which is "Hello World".
Installing and configuring PHP, Web Server, and MySQL database using XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP/MAMP is an easy process. Here are the steps:
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1. Download and install the XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP/MAMP.
2. Run the installer after that, a welcome page will appear.
3. Select the language of your choice.
4. Select the components you want to install. Such as PHP, Apache Web Server, MySQL database, and phpMyAdmin.
5. Select the folder you want to install the setup in.
6. The installation will begin with a welcome note on it.
7. Checking whether the XAMPP is installed properly or not.
• Open the browser,
• Type localhost on the search bar,
• If something like the following pictures shows up you are good to go.
8. You have successfully installed and configured PHP and MySQL database using XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP/MAMP.
Hello world in php
- Create a web page that displays “Hello World.” php
- To create a web page that displays "Hello World" in PHP, follow these steps:
- Open a text editor, such as Notepad, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code.
- Create a new file and save it with a .php file extension, such as helloworld.php.
- Enter the following code into the file:
<?php echo "Hello World!";?>- Save the file.
- Upload the file to your web server.
- Access the file in a web browser by navigating to the URL of the file, such as https://example.com/helloworld.php.
- When you load the page in your web browser, you should see the text "Hello World!" displayed on the page.
Hello World!
