When can I start ?

[Kenneth_C]

I got the Apache server installed. I think PHP works too. Where can I start typing code? Cause it says in this book I got I have to install this server, that server, internet info, and doens't even tell when I can start PHP :rolleyes:

[rIkLuNd]

well, I think that if you've installed Apache properly, then php should be started when Apache is executed...

[Kenneth_C]

A dos window just comes up. Do I type there?

[haans]

One way to confirm if PHP is working properly or not do the following:

1. Create a file called phpinfo.php
   Type the following in this file
   <?php
   phpinfo();
   ?>
   Save it.

Call your browser eg: http://localhost/phpinfo.php
If you can get a php page, Presto! You are done with it.

If not, you there is some error and try troubleshooting in httpd.conf if not restart your apache.

Regards,

[Kenneth_C]

You mean just a regular file on Windows right? Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question but I'm not really firmiliar with this.

[haans]

Yes,

You can use either notepad or wordpad to create but the extension of the file must be .php

Happy coding.