PHP Test

Genius314 · 12-19-2005, 10:40 PM

How can i test PHP (with mySQL) on my home computer, without anyone else able to access it (so no setting up a website or anything)?

I posted this on another forum, and they gave me a program called EasyPHP, but i don't know how to work it, and now the forum is gone.

Please help me.

StephanieCordray · 12-20-2005, 12:15 AM

I've never tried it at home. What I've done in the past and still do when I need it, is set up a test site using a subdomain then install whatever I need to test on the subdomain without bothering anything in my main site.

Genius314 · 12-20-2005, 12:16 AM

Only problem is that i don't have a webstie yet. (but i want my pages ready when i get one.)

SiteExpress · 12-20-2005, 12:17 AM

I don't know anything about the program they told you about, but normally you would have to set up your home computer like a server. If you are new at it, it would be a bit of a pain. You are better off doing what Steph said, and set up a subdomain or even a folder on a server, and using that.

SiteExpress · 12-20-2005, 12:18 AM

What if I give you a subdomain to play on?

Genius314 · 12-20-2005, 12:21 AM

Sure, as long as i don't have to give personal info

SiteExpress · 12-20-2005, 12:28 AM

No personal info needed. I will just set you up a subdomain on a site I use just for that stuff. All I ask is that you don't use it for anything other than putting your site together and learning how to use php.

If you're ok with that, I will make a domain for you, and PM you the login info.

Deal?

Genius314 · 12-20-2005, 12:36 AM

Sure (and i think you mean "subdomain" ;-)

SiteExpress · 12-20-2005, 12:37 AM

LOL, Yes I meant subdomain. I have it set up and am PMing you the login info.

Genius314 · 12-20-2005, 12:46 AM

I also need a database
can you set one up?

12-19-2005, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Genius314 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	PHP Test How can i test PHP (with mySQL) on my home computer, without anyone else able to access it (so no setting up a website or anything)? I posted this on another forum, and they gave me a program called EasyPHP, but i don't know how to work it, and now the forum is gone. Please help me.

12-20-2005, 12:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
SiteExpress Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 280	I don't know anything about the program they told you about, but normally you would have to set up your home computer like a server. If you are new at it, it would be a bit of a pain. You are better off doing what Steph said, and set up a subdomain or even a folder on a server, and using that. __________________ Blog - Directory

12-20-2005, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
SiteExpress Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 280	What if I give you a subdomain to play on? __________________ Blog - Directory

12-20-2005, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
SiteExpress Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 280	No personal info needed. I will just set you up a subdomain on a site I use just for that stuff. All I ask is that you don't use it for anything other than putting your site together and learning how to use php. If you're ok with that, I will make a domain for you, and PM you the login info. Deal? __________________ Blog - Directory

12-20-2005, 12:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
SiteExpress Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 280	LOL, Yes I meant subdomain. I have it set up and am PMing you the login info. __________________ Blog - Directory

12-20-2005, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
StephanieCordray Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,017	I've never tried it at home. What I've done in the past and still do when I need it, is set up a test site using a subdomain then install whatever I need to test on the subdomain without bothering anything in my main site.

12-20-2005, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Genius314 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	Only problem is that i don't have a webstie yet. (but i want my pages ready when i get one.)

12-20-2005, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Genius314 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	Sure, as long as i don't have to give personal info

12-20-2005, 12:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Genius314 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	Sure (and i think you mean "subdomain" ;-)

12-20-2005, 12:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Genius314 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	I also need a database can you set one up?

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