PHP Installation and Setup - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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What is PHP and why do we need to install it?

PHP is a server-side scripting language used to create dynamic web pages. We install it to run PHP code on our computer or server.

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Name two popular ways to install PHP on your computer.

You can install PHP by downloading it directly from the official PHP website or by using a software package like XAMPP or WAMP that includes PHP, Apache, and MySQL.

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What is XAMPP and how does it help with PHP setup?

XAMPP is a free software package that installs Apache server, MySQL database, and PHP together. It makes setting up a local web server easy for running PHP scripts.

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After installing PHP, how can you check if it is installed correctly?

Open your command line or terminal and type php -v. If PHP is installed, it will show the version number and some details.

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What file extension do PHP files use and how do you run a PHP file?

PHP files use the .php extension. You run them by placing them in your web server's root folder and accessing them through a browser or by running php filename.php in the terminal.

Which software package includes PHP, Apache, and MySQL for easy setup?

A XAMPP

B Node.js

C Visual Studio Code

D Git

XAMPP bundles PHP, Apache, and MySQL to help you run a local web server easily.

What command checks the installed PHP version in the terminal?

A php --install

B php -v

C php check

D php version

The command php -v shows the PHP version installed on your system.

What file extension should PHP files have?

A .js

B .html

C .txt

D .php

PHP files must have the .php extension to be recognized as PHP scripts.

Why do you need a web server like Apache to run PHP files?

A Because PHP is a browser

B Because PHP is a database

C Because PHP runs on the server to generate web pages

D Because PHP is a text editor

PHP code runs on the server side, so a web server like Apache is needed to process PHP scripts.

Which of these is NOT a way to install PHP?

A Installing Node.js

B Downloading from the official PHP website

C Using XAMPP

D Using WAMP

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime, not related to PHP installation.

Explain the steps to install PHP on your computer using XAMPP.

Think about downloading, installing, starting the server, and running PHP files.

How can you verify that PHP is installed and working on your system?

Use commands and a simple PHP script to confirm installation.