Developing Php and MySQL locally in Windows XP

[jameschua]

Hi everyone,

I am developing php websites and are having problems with the IIS service of Windows XP. Is there any other free and easy-to-use software packages that I can use to develop my PHP and MySQL scripts and actually run and test them locally in my Windows XP Professional Ed? Thanks for your help!

[wizake]

Hello !

There is a tool called PHPTriad (free i think) that installs an Apache Web server and MySql locally on your machine, so that you can build PHP sites using http://localhost

I don't have a link right now, but i'm sure that you'll find it on the Internet

good luck !

P.S. you have to shut down IIS before you can use Apache (Control Panel/Administrative toos/ Internet service manager)

[bhbweb]

I use Apache Web Server with the PHP sapi module to develop all my web apps/pages at home. I am running Xp Home edition which does not support IIS. But to tell you the truth....
Apache Rocks! I haven't used too many packaged programs to develop php code but I am sure there are many. PHPEd is an editor I have used a few times. I simply do not trust any program that writes code for me.. Its irritating.

Definitely check out Apache.

have fun