How To Install PHP & What Are Web Servers - PHP 8 Tutorial

Let's set up the local development environment. We need PHP, a Web Server, MySQL & Code Editor. There are many ways one could install these, you could do it manually, you can use "all in one solution" like XAMPP / MAMP / WAMP or you could use a better alternative like virtual machines or Docker. In this video, I will be showing you how to get PHP up and running using XAMPP but in the second section, we will use Docker. In addition to setting up the local environment, you will learn what a webserver is & how it works.
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LESSON 1.1
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RESOURCES
XAMPP - www.apachefriends.org/index.html
Sublime Text - www.sublimetext.com/
Atom - atom.io/
VSCode - code.visualstudio.com/
PHPStorm - www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 Intro
0:19 What is a web server?
1:19 Devtools to see requests
1:57 Most common web servers
2:18 Ways to install PHP in OS
3:21 XAMPP drawbacks
4:31 Installation for windows
5:59 Testing if the web server is working
6:29 htdocs
7:52 Code Editors

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For some reason my comment that I left here a couple of days ago has disappeared) Thank you so much for your wonderful course! You present the material in great detail without omitting important details and nuances. Really deep dive into the language. Maybe you can find time and record a video on how to set up a working environment using these technologies: php + phpstorm + docker + git on wsl 2. wsl 2 is a great tool that greatly simplifies local development. Microsoft has done a lot of work recently to optimize wsl and its performance is impressive. There are almost no materials on the web covering this issue - how to set up a working environment with php + phpstorm + docker + git on wsl 2.

[@ProgramWithGio]

Thank you. KZbin sometimes randomly removes comments, I don't know why. Seems like it's happening to other KZbinrs as well. There is a video on docker in second section. It's not specific to wsl2 but should be a good start. I'll see if I can make a video about wsl2.

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[@LearningToCodeAndDesign]

Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 0:19 What is a web server? 1:19 Devtools to see requests 1:57 Most common web servers 2:18 Ways to install php in OS 3:21 XAMPP drawbacks 4:31 Installation for windows 5:59 Testing if web server is working 6:29 htdocs 7:52 Code Editors

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[@albertkorsukov151]

Hey Gio, just found this amazing course. I am really looking forward learning everything you are teaching. I do have a question. Currently I am using a lightspeed server, which seems to be different from apache and nginx. Will this affect any of my learnings?

[@ProgramWithGio]

Hey, welcome & thank you. I haven't used light speed server so I'm not sure but I don't think you should have any issues as long as you have PHP set up and working. We cover Apache config & in second section nginx/php-fpm with Docker but you can set it up using your server, goal is to have PHP working and ability to have php.ini

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[@user-wg6wo4wy7w]

Laragon is also very good alternative for XAMPP/ MAMP / WAMP in your local server.

[@ProgramWithGio]

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Thanks

[@fractal4157]

HI! I'm going to learn PHP from this course. One thing that I think this course lacks is a explanation of how to setup xDegugger. I stumbled upon this thing some time ago and after a hours of tryings just wasn't be able to make it work. My system is Ubuntu. Everything was done accordingly to the official manual. The creator of the xDebugger themself says that itstallation process could be tricky on some systems.

[@ProgramWithGio]

Hello. Glad you want to learn from this course. Note that course is not complete yet, I still publish videos for 3rd section and video to set up xdebug is planned. I did not include it in 1st or 2nd section because its more of an advanced topic. So expect a video in third section about xdebug soon :)

[@wiktorliszkiewicz354]

You could use Laragon instead of XMPP. Allowing you to use very simple environment and at the same time use automatic URL rewrite and also switch between different PHP and Database versions.

[@ProgramWithGio]

Sure that's an option as well. We move on to Docker in the second section.

[@alhassankiwamdeen7252]

There are so many tools and options always available. He can't use everything. Besides, this is a beginner tutorials.

[@zz-hv9xz]

We have also Openserver that is more easier

[@memdohnaji9465]

In 1:10 the illustration shows the request and response on the wrong sides of the Arrows.

[@ProgramWithGio]

You are correct, forgot to swap the titles during editing. Good eyes, thank you. I'll pin this comment since it can be helpful for others as well.

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[@ProgramWithGio]

I was able to blur out the text on the arrows to avoid confusion for others, that way it's just arrows & no text

[@Zubbee]

Thanks for this one. but what are u referring to as "production" when u say that xampp isn't good for production? u mean like it isn't good for building web applications for clients (like if you are working professionally). I'm a bit concerned cause I installed docker earlier on, and wsl 2 or so too, and my system (widows 10 OS) became so slow and started having issues so I had to reinstall my windows OS.

[@ProgramWithGio]

Production means when you deploy your app online (host it), so yea like when you make a website for your clients. For local development it's fine.

[@tvnisa6035]

I'm learning php and english languege at the same time...thanks

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That's awesome 💙

[@peymanbadri493]

Hi, thanks to gio for creating this great series.but I have problem, after removing htdocs content and replace it with my folder and index.php file it doesn't work in the browser I mean it doesn't show anything but error. I'll appreciate if somebody guides me

[@ProgramWithGio]

Hey, can you show me screenshots of your htdocs directory & your vhost configuration? You can send it to me on Twitter & I can help troubleshoot it

[@Izkawi33]

why did you remove the folder and files of dashboard inside htdocs?! How can I access php my admin then?!

[@csilipo]

Hi Gio, I am having trouble with PhpStorm - keeps asking for PHP interpreter. I tried using the Docker image( the one you suggested), but I am a little confused. Carlo

[@ProgramWithGio]

Hey, you'll need to add the interpreter, you should use docker-compose and select the container instead of just Docker. Google "add PHP interpreter from docker compose phpstorm" there should be many guides

[@ankitamohanty3875]

Can you please provide course materials which will help in revising all the topics in a detailed manner

[@ProgramWithGio]

Course material is provided later in the series, there is really not much to provide in these initial episodes, it is expected & recommended that you follow along the course by writing it yourself. Once we get to the project & more advanced topics the source code is provided.

[@LearningToCodeAndDesign]

Could you please put timecodes on the video? KZbin has a new feature where it will display the timecodes in the video. I can write the chapter timecodes for you if you want. It's the least I can do to thank you for putting up the course!

[@ProgramWithGio]

I usually put timestamps on videos that cover multiple topics. If you want you can post a comment with timestamps & I'll copy it into the description, thank you 💙💙

[@LearningToCodeAndDesign]

@@ProgramWithGio Just added them in another comment. Hope it helps!

[@the_yb7]

3:08 as you said in this video have you came up with a video of PHP with Docker? if so pls direct me to that video

[@ProgramWithGio]

Yes, it's part of the playlist. Link is in the description. There is also link to outline repo that lists all videos in the series in order. We start with Docker & nginx in section 2 so check out the playlist. I would suggest watching through the first section as well if you are knew to PHP 👍

[@sumitbhardwaz]

Time Stamps -> 0:20 Web Server 4:30 Installation 6:20 Directory 7:52 Code Editor

[@muralidharpantula685]

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[@Omeostatica]

Which Editor/Ide do you use?

[@ProgramWithGio]

Phpstorm

[@OmerGiladi]

Hello, when i added the new folder to htdocks it didnt appear on the dashbored, do you know why?

[@ProgramWithGio]

Hey, hard to tell without seeing your configuration & code. You can ping me on Twitter & send me screenshots of your setup & I can help troubleshoot it

[@OmerGiladi]

@@ProgramWithGio thank you, will do

[@me2000]

Can we use ms Sql database instead of my Sql ? If yes how ?

[@ProgramWithGio]

You could, though there is probably some configuration involved. I'm sure there are some articles & tutorials showing how to set it up

[@massiepeter334]

Hey Im newbiee here, i am following your video and stuck at the txt file "Hello world" i am sure i was editing the file name in .php but why it still saved as index.php.txt where is my problem, so when i go to dashboard that section only show me txt file

[@ProgramWithGio]

Hello & welcome. Rename the file and remove .txt extension if you want to execute it as a PHP file.

[@user-se7pk7wf9f]

Can you also upload a video of PHP setting in Macos?

[@ProgramWithGio]

I don't use Mac so I would suggest googling it. Don't think it would be much different.

[@user-se7pk7wf9f]

@@ProgramWithGio ok. thank you

[@diksha_5464]

Hii! I have an issue with the local host, I'm not being connected to the website..

[@ProgramWithGio]

There could be multiple reasons. Are you using XAMPP? Is apache running? Is it using port 80? Where is your source code located at, etc.

[@mohammedm9473]

Damn this kinda stuff isn't beginner friendly at all. I don't even know what a local host or http:l//localhsot first time using it and it just says website not found when i follow your tutorial :( @@ProgramWithGio

[@constructioncost]

Hi sir. Is there any version version compatible to Windows 10?

[@ProgramWithGio]

You can use XAMPP on Windows 10, should work fine

[@swayam1553]

5:46 when I hit save, shows access denied. I'm not able to understand. Please help.

[@ProgramWithGio]

Try running xampp as an administrator.

[@TerraElfi]

Hey gio! Can i use Laragon instead?

[@ProgramWithGio]

Of course, use whatever makes works for you

[@TerraElfi]

@@ProgramWithGio thank you so much for replying!

[@user-hs4iq9ej6b]

Hello Gio… I did all the necessary things but it’s not showing hello world on my local host

[@ProgramWithGio]

Do you see any errors?

[@user-hs4iq9ej6b]

It’s only shows my ip Address on the local host it doesn’t open the welcome dashboard page for xampp

[@ProgramWithGio]

Most likely configuration issue, DM me on Twitter (X) and send me some screenshots of your setup, I can try to help you troubleshoot it when I have time

[@user-hs4iq9ej6b]

@@ProgramWithGio thanks a lot

[@rithickkj03]

why xampp is not opening in browser

[@ProgramWithGio]

I don't know, maybe not installed properly or Apache isn't running?

[@akpewlfried2123]

is there a free version for phpstorm?

[@ProgramWithGio]

I don't think so

[@hidayet.hidayetov]

use visual studio code. I think vsc is the better :)

[@NoName-yw1pt]

localhost/dashboard isn't working/

[@ProgramWithGio]

Can you be more specific on what's not working?

[@NoName-yw1pt]

@@ProgramWithGio I tried to access the welcome dashboard for xampp but it says connection is not private

[@ProgramWithGio]

@@NoName-yw1pt u should be able to get past that still, there should be a button or link to click & allow/proceed. If not then Google how to allow insecure localhost in chrome

[@firsttimetraderdotcom6371]

is this still a relevant course?

[@ProgramWithGio]

Yes of course. We go through updates all the way to 8.2. In addition to that most of the concepts covered are applicable regardless of the version, not much has changed

[@ozgurerdogan4407]

Is the course complete? With 43 videos?

[@ProgramWithGio]

Nope, there are three sections to this course. We are on middle of section 2. Lots more topics to cover 👍

[@ballpen9157]

hmm..

[@ProgramWithGio]

What's up?

[@Jeff-vh1zz]

I'm more confused than I was before I watched this video. There is too little instruction as to how to get the programs on your machine.

[@ProgramWithGio]

Can you be more specific on what's confusing? It's just the matter of downloading the software & installing.

[@mcdondagd]

so at the localhost step it just gave me the "This site can't be reached" google screen and I am really confused, considering that this is the second step and I know I did the first one right (downloading xampp). The only difference is that I didn't get an error message when I first opened xampp

[@ProgramWithGio]

Did you start the apache in XAMPP? Also try to add slash at the end so localhost/ and see if that works