how2: test php without uploading to server

[Daria]

Sorry, I cannot search, since php is a 3-letter word.
Can one test php without actually loading it to the server? such a pain on the behind to see if every little time I change something the script is still working.....

[pyro]

You'll have to set up a testing server with PHP installed. It's really not that hard. I use Apache on my computer, but for beginners, I've found that they have an easier time with Abyss Web Server (http://www.aprelium.com/abyssws/index.html). They also have a page (http://www.aprelium.com/abyssws/php.html) explaining how to get PHP running with that server.

[Daria]

Thanks, pyro.
D.

[pyro]

Sure thing...:)