Chapter 2: PHP Installation and Setup
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Chapter 2: PHP Installation and Setup
2.1 Installation Methods
PHP can be installed using various methods depending on your platform.
Installation Options:
- XAMPP/WAMP: Pre-configured stack (Apache, MySQL, PHP)
- Package Managers: apt (Ubuntu), Homebrew (macOS)
- Manual Installation: Download from php.net
- Docker: Containerized PHP environment
2.2 PHP Configuration
Configure PHP for optimal development and production use.
Configuration File:
- php.ini - Main configuration file
- Set error reporting for development
- Configure memory limits
- Enable required extensions
2.3 Development Environment
Set up a proper development environment for PHP.
- Choose a code editor (VS Code, PHPStorm)
- Install PHP extensions
- Set up local server
- Configure debugging tools