Simple question

[Anon]

How can I run a php script from the command line? What headers do I have to use within the script that will make this possible? It is a pain to test the scripts from the web..

Thank You!

[Anon]

if you are on a unix style box, you can make it without any switches like --with-apache or --with-apxs and php will be made as an executable. I think the same works for windows too, just not sure.

Then you can copy the executable to a /usr/local/bin type of directory and wham, you've got command line php.

[Anon]

I am not sure I understand what you are saying. Can you explain it in detail? Maybe with an example?

Thank You in advance?

[Anon]

Sure. Basically, when you build PHP you do the three step gnu boogie of:

#> ./configure
#> make
#> make install

If all goes well, no errors, you get php.

This one wont make pdfs or use fancy fonts, but it is the basic version of the language.

If it doesn't put the php bin in your path, you'll need to copy it there yourself or change your path to point there.