Posted by IchBin on 12/18/21 11:51

tx2online@gmail.com.thisbitisnotvalid wrote:
> OK, I am *totally* new to PHP, but have just started a new job which
> utilises it in a big way on the intranet etc, and I want to learn how
> to 'use' it, as there will be opportunity for me to do some admin in a
> small way when i am more proficient.
>
> I will want to 'learn' on my own works PC system, in my own time, but
> don't want to impact on the company's systems - i.e. installing
> PHP/Apache on my own system without interfering with my own use of the
> company intranet.
>
> Is this possible, having my system as some form of 'closed' test bed on
> which I can experiment and learn?
>
> Where should I start? What software will I need? This is only really
> going to be used on our intranet.
>
> I have looked at php.net, but to be honest, i got a touch confused as
> to what elements of the setup i require that i will need.
>
> Help very much appreciated! TIA
>
You could download any one of many Free PHP developer IDE's that are
self contained. That is you do not need a server. For a DB, MySQL is
easy to down load, install and run locally on your machine.

One of many Free PHP developer IDE's:

PHP DESIGNER 2006 Beta, http://www.mpsoftware.org

Thanks in Advance...
IchBin, Pocono Lake, Pa, USA http://weconsultants.phpnet.us
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