netcoord99 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I don't mind admitting my ignorance here, but I did just install MySQL and created a database... so I am already on my way! BTW.. I am an old mainframe programmer eager to learn PHP/MySQL ! But, I got to the PHP part of the books and would appreciate it if you or someone could tell me how this all fits together? I want to develop PHP programs on my home computer but need to know the basics of how this all fits together.. What all do I have to run on my computer to write programs? All of these running all at the same time (Windows XP) or ??? 1. MySQL server 2. Apache Server 3. PHP program To let my wife use the computer to surf the web at night, do I have to shutdown anything? Got the picture? ..lol.. ??? thanks!! Mike Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39369-solved-newbie-question-what-do-i-need/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2463 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 if you have PHP and MYSql and also the apache server on your system then you have everything you need to start write php/mysql programs, did you install all of the seperatley of use something like WAMP or XAMPP?? the PHP files need to be in the root of the apache server, there is normally a folder for this ( on XAMPP its called htdocs) then you make a databse on mysql crate a user to manipulate it, write a connection script on a php page and you are off and running and as its a local server it can stay running when your wife surfs the internet hopefully that all makes some sort of sense Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39369-solved-newbie-question-what-do-i-need/#findComment-189895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardw Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 no! not if you want to stay married. and even if you didn't. don't worry , im 53 married 29 yrs Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39369-solved-newbie-question-what-do-i-need/#findComment-189897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
netcoord99 Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 I have the MySql running, but I have not installed PHP or Apache yet. What is WAMp XAMP?? Is this an easier installation method or what..? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39369-solved-newbie-question-what-do-i-need/#findComment-189927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2463 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 if you go to <a href="http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html"> Apache Friends </a> and download xammp, it installs everything you could need to get going and all in the right place to start with. I found it the easiest way to do it Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39369-solved-newbie-question-what-do-i-need/#findComment-190466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skali Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 There are various binaries available for windows. 1- XAMPP 2- WAMP 3- EasyPHP All of these will install PHP, MySQL, Apache and various extensions. You won't need to configure anything, just install download and start programming. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39369-solved-newbie-question-what-do-i-need/#findComment-190475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
netcoord99 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 I am having a heck of a time now.. Mysql was working, and since I tried installing Apache server (missing httpd.conf file), XAMP and WAMP which neither would run once installed.. now Mysql isn't even working.. this sucks..lol.. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39369-solved-newbie-question-what-do-i-need/#findComment-190547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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