Welcome to XAMPP
XAMPP is a free and open-source cross-platform web server solution stack package developed by Apache Friends, consisting mainly of the Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB database, and interpreters for scripts written in the PHP and Perl programming languages.
Getting Started
XAMPP is used to locally host websites and test web applications on your own computer. It provides an easy way to create a local web server environment with support for PHP, MySQL databases, and other tools commonly used in web development.
Key Features
Key features of XAMPP include:
- Apache HTTP Server: A widely-used web server software.
- MySQL Database: A powerful relational database management system.
- PHP: A server-side scripting language used for web development.
- phpMyAdmin: A tool to manage MySQL databases via a web interface.
- Perl: A high-level, general-purpose programming language.
Usage
To use XAMPP:
- Download and install XAMPP from the official website.
- Start the Apache and MySQL services from the XAMPP control panel.
- Place your website files in the "htdocs" directory located in the XAMPP installation directory.
- Access your local website using the URL: http://localhost/
Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources to help you get started with XAMPP: