if I am just learning php and want to use it local on my P.C do I need to get apache web server?
2006-06-18 08:16:28 · 8 answers · asked by wideboy_west 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
You don't need it, but it's highly recommended that you install it, as PHP is used with Apache more than any other combination.
There are at least a few all in one install packages out there for windows that will install apache, php and mysql together, although installing them seperately is not that difficult, and there are plenty of how-to's out there if you look for them. I linked one of the all in one packages below.
I run this combination on my laptop, and it works great. I can write code, and test it whereever I might be. You use the built-in networking capability known as the loopback device, or as it's usually known: localhost. The special localhost IP address is 127.0.0.1.
So once you get Apache running on your machine you can access your webpace using http://localhost/....
2006-06-18 08:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Gizmo L 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
PHP can run in the CLI (Command Line Interface), as well as a Windows GUI with add-on software, but if you're looking to learn how to program in PHP for the web, then you'll want and need a web server of some kind so that you can see if your scripts are working.
The web server software doesn't have to be Apache. Check PHP's documentation for a list of supported web servers.
2006-06-18 08:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Eric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a such thing as command-line php where it just processes commands, but that's probably not what you want.
If you're going to be using it for websites you are going to need a web server on your computer, however Apache is not the only option, there are others.
Apache is probably your best bet though.
2006-06-18 12:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, PHP can be used separately; it is written at the very beginning of the documentation. Have you started to read it?
2006-06-18 08:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by alakit013 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you just need any personal web server or iis and get the installer from www.php.net
then enjoy
2006-06-18 08:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by medoelprinse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the php from
http://www.php.net/downloads.php
runs very well on Windows machines.
2006-06-19 02:23:30 · answer #6 · answered by JeckJeck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look into microsoft IIS
2016-05-20 00:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-18 08:19:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋