Configure PHP development environment
PHP development requires the following software installed and configured:
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A Web server and a PHP engine are mandatory. Starting with version 5.4, PHP interpreters contain a built-in Web server. The server is by no means intended for production but for development and testing purposes only.
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A database server, if your application will use a database.
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A debugging tool, if you are going to debug your application.
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A command line tool, if you are going to run PHP commands from the command line.
Configuring PHP development environment
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Download, install, and configure the Web server, the PHP engine, and the MySQL server. Do one of the following:
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Download, install, and configure the desired AMP package(A pache, M ySQL, P HP).
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Install and configure each component separately, then check your installation.
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Optionally, perform these steps:
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Install and configure a debugging engine.
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Install and enable the PHPUnit tool.
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