How to install xampp for local development on your pc

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Step 1: Download XAMPP

Go to the official XAMPP website: https://www.apachefriends.org.

Choose the version of XAMPP compatible with your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Step 2: Run the Installer

Locate the downloaded installer file (e.g., xampp-windows-x64-8.x.x-0-installer.exe for Windows).

Double-click the installer file to start the installation process.

If prompted by User Account Control (UAC) on Windows, click Yes to allow the installation.

Step 3: Configure the Installation

Select Components:

By default, XAMPP includes components like Apache, MySQL, PHP, and phpMyAdmin.

Select the components you need. For most web development purposes, leave the default selections.

Choose Installation Directory:

Set the installation directory (default: C:\xampp on Windows or /Applications/XAMPP on macOS).

Step 4: Start the Installation

Click Next to begin the installation.

Wait for the installer to copy and configure files. This process may take a few minutes.

Step 5: Launch XAMPP

Once installation is complete, launch the XAMPP Control Panel:

Windows: Run xampp-control.exe from the installation directory.

macOS: Open XAMPP from the Applications folder.

Start required services:

Click Start for Apache and MySQL to activate the local web server and database.

Step 6: Test Your Installation

Open a web browser and navigate to: http://localhost.

You should see the XAMPP dashboard, confirming the installation is successful.

Step 7: Configure Your Projects

Place your website files in the htdocs folder inside the XAMPP installation directory (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs or /Applications/XAMPP/htdocs).

Access your projects via http://localhost/your-project-folder.

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