Simple way to setup PHP/MySQL in OS X?

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Web-development novice here. I want to try implementing a simple web site that uses PHP and MySQL but I don't want to pay for server/domain hosting. Is there a simple way to just try out my implementation using only the local resources on my MacBook Pro (OS X 10.7) before making it live online? If so, what do I have to install? Thanks!

This is all you need (an Apache Server with PHP an MySQL to be used out of the box): apachefriends.org/en/xampp-macosx.html - just follow the instructions. — Quasdunk
– Quasdunk, Commented Mar 21, 2012 at 8:00

Danny · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-21 08:00:05Z

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Check MAMP

http://www.mamp.info/en/mamp/index.html

answered Mar 21, 2012 at 8:00

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martin · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-21 08:02:09Z

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Of course you can download source codes and compile everything as you want, but I strongly recommend MAMP. It contains probably all you need out of the box.

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kuzditomi · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-21 08:02:38Z

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You can use Apache as webserver and install PHP, if i'm right apache is already installed in you OS, you can google for an apache+php instal tutorial for mac. and if you dont want to mess with anything, use xamp

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Abenil · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-21 08:00:54Z

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Just download Xampp, it contains anything you need.

http://www.apachefriends.org/de/xampp.html

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