PDA

View Full Version : Do you run PHP and MySQL locally?

688206002
10-23-2004, 10:06 PM
Well, I'm looking for some input... I don't run PHP and MySQL locally right now so I always test my site by uploading it to my account... but this takes up some unnecessary bandwidth (but not a lot... I don't upload images more than once). But it's also inconvenient too in some ways... and I'm not sure if I want to set up PHP and MySQL on my machine... so please vote and give some input!
mahangee
10-23-2004, 10:10 PM
I voted yes, because on my old PC I used to. I just havent got around to reinstalling it yet, because I have had my PC long and Ive been busy.
688206002
10-23-2004, 10:16 PM
so would you recommend doing it then?
mahangee
10-23-2004, 10:19 PM
Yeah, its free useful and a learning experience so I see no reason not to.
wildfire
10-23-2004, 10:21 PM
Yes, because when I was learning the code and stuff I used it to test my stuff before I actually used it online.
crimsonmoon
10-23-2004, 10:26 PM
I run it locally at home and work. It's really not hard to install but you just have to make sure it's secure and stay up with updates. I'm on the go constantly so like you is still do my editing and just upload to the server to test.
688206002
10-23-2004, 10:27 PM
okay... so if i set it up locally, can i test in my browsers or do i have to test in a program or something?
Creator
10-24-2004, 12:51 PM
visit :

www.easyphp.org

Simple installer very easy to use. (Windows )
688206002
10-24-2004, 05:21 PM
Awesome, thanks Creator!
megaman_c
10-24-2004, 08:46 PM
Long live easyPHP !!
i use this little gadget since 2 years now, and i really love it with PHPmyAdmin and stuffs liek that, it really makes PHP working easier !
Comedy
10-26-2004, 05:32 AM
Originally posted by 688206002@Oct 24 2004, 09:06 AM
Well, I'm looking for some input... I don't run PHP and MySQL locally right now so I always test my site by uploading it to my account... but this takes up some unnecessary bandwidth (but not a lot... I don't upload images more than once). But it's also inconvenient too in some ways... and I'm not sure if I want to set up PHP and MySQL on my machine... so please vote and give some input!
2809


If you have a spare PC, its worth setting it up. However, if you only own one PC, then its really not worth it (in some aspects). Server errors can be frustrating (ask Hostmatrix staff :P) and you don't want to face too many, particularly in setup.

I'd suggest, sure, on a spare PC... not so readily on your only one though. Its worth it in many ways to test things, you can even test drive ColdFusion Developer Edition (It only allows one IP address, and its free), and its not hard to setup.

---

To set it up, without too many issues, grab a copy of PHP Binary, and install it to the IIS. IF you don't have IIS, then Apache will be the way to go.

If you need help with this, I'm happy to help where I can.

Other alternatives are like what Creator mentioned, but they don't give you the same customisation level (as readily, or long-term).