PHP Runtime Environment?

[CBTSlMob1us]

Is there a php runtime environment so you can test your code on your computer instead of using a server? I've heard something about Apache, but I don't really know what that is. Any help would be great! :)

[mwinter]

Is there a php runtime environment so you can test your code on your computer instead of using a server?

Not really. It's much easier to use a server, but it doesn't have to be a remote server; you can install one on your own computer. I have three, plus two DBMS.



I've heard something about Apache, but I don't really know what that is.

Google is your friend (http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Apache). The Apache Software Foundation produce one of the most frequently used Web servers, typically referred to as Apache.

Couple Apache, or some other Web server, with PHP (and possibly MySQL or PostgreSQL) and you can use your own machine as a testing server.

Mike

[CBTSlMob1us]

Alright, thanks. I appreciate your help.