Do I need to run PHP in the server?

[Anon]

Hello everybody!

I am trying to develop a website using PHP for the first time. It would be really helpful if someone could provide me some very basic information about it.

1) Do I need to run PHP in the server to interprete the PHP scripts?

Thanks...

Shomu

[Anon]

Yes, PHP needs to run on a server, either as a CGI or a module, so the server can interpret the scripts.

If you're using a Unix or Windows, you can setup Apache on your system so you can test run your scripts on your computer before uploading them to your web host. This is what I do, and it is VERY useful and convienent.

Not sure about options for Macs, but I know they exist.

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