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Running Apache, PHP and MySQL on Windows.
Here at home, I run a local apache install to make building and testing my web projects easier. Instead of having to constantly upload files to my web host, I can save them locally and refresh my browser to see the result. It’s easier, and because I run my local server off of my laptop, it provides the added bonus of allowing me to work on projects while I’m out of the house, on a plane, or otherwise don’t have Internet access.
There seems to be a lot of confusion about getting Apache and PHP up and running in a Windows environment, and a lot of people give up and use bundled packages like WAMP or XAMPP. These are fine choices, but I like to do things myself, and install just the components I need or want. I also think it’s important to have a good understanding of Apache and PHP configurations, as they can come in handy when you’re trying to debug your application after it’s gone live on a web host.
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