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I'm trying to start php development for facebook applications. I have already had some problems configuring PHP and Apache.
Today I found a tool called EasyPHP. Is it recommended to use this tool for developing php websites and in particular facebook applications?
EasyPHP is a perfectly good solution as far as I'm aware, but I've never used it myself so I couldn't recommend it. I use XAMPP, but it's all down to personal preference.
It's probably worth taking a look at this question on SO, or this Wiki article comparing WAMPs.
xampp
XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP
and Perl. XAMPP is really very easy to install and to use - just
download, extract and start.
wamp for windows, mamp for mac, thats what I reccommend.
I'm using Visual-AMP, It's like the IIS.
WAMP, MySQL and pretty much any IDE.
Just follow the online instructions.
WAMP includes all the tools and extensions you'll need without needing to mess around with config files
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I want to enable windows cd burn using php script or any api key,or any programable language script.how it is possible to do that with php or any programable language script?
Please Suggest?
PHPs main function is preparing and building webpages to display in a clients browser.
I don't think there is any functionality to access the disk drive with PHP alone nor do I think it would be a good idea.
The only way I can think it would work is by running tools installed on the OS through php's exec() function
http://php.net/manual/en/function.exec.php
I Have not used these tools but that's what I found when googling commandline CD ripping and burning.
https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-ripping-and-encoding-audio-files/
FYI, php runs serverside only so using the linux tools would only work on the hosting machine.
With all the opensource disc management tools out there I cant work out why you would want to build one in php
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I am classic asp developer, now shifting to PHP, MySQL development. I am using windows OS for my development. I don't want shift on Linux ( this is personal choice , I don't want to get in debate of windows vs Linux ) .
I tried to install php and other stuff on IIS , I am slowly turning towards frameworks like Laravel.
So, is it good to use php under IIS than apache , what difference will it make if I dont use apache ..
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i just want know, will some feature will disabled under iis, and what will be difference for execution of php script under iis ,
There is no reason to use IIS with PHP. Apache is much easier to set up and much closer to any shared hosting environment you are likely to run your code on. I used to use IIS for my dev and it always drove me crazy.
I installed Apache on windows and I've never looked back.
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When I got to make a clean install of my system I asked myself, again, this question.
What is the best way tools to use for my local development, install MAMP or install the stack with homebrew?
Even though 'best' is highly relative depending on what each and everybody needs and how they like to work, I would like to get some thoughts from people who tried them both, what they finally chose and why.
Personally, I chose this time to not use MAMP and install php, mysql and (not yet) phpmyadmin using homebrew.
The pros, it's simple and fast to install, even better to update. Painfull to update MAMP.
The cons, having the homebrew.mxcl.mysql daemon running and having to manually start-stop processes like apache and mysql while there is just a button on MAMP.
But still, how about installing and using both?
Would I enjoy the best of both worlds or am I looking for troubles and headaches?
Thanks y'all...
I did this a hundred of times... !
Using MAMP or WAMP is fair enough for beginners but you'll stick to their configuration(s) and tricks which make you a bit dependent of their products. This is only my opinion but I would prefer to install a homebrew configuration.
When installing services such as MySQL, PHPMyAdmin, Apache+PHP or NGINX+PHP/PHP-FPM you will learn much more things. You'll be independant as you go through the installation and read the documentations. You can also simplify the work for futher installation by:
1) Creating some general pre-set configuration files
2) Creating your own installation script(s)
And voila !
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My ultimate, simple goal, is to install Wordpress.
Unfortunately, Wordpress requires PHP 5.2.4 or greater, while the server my site is hosted on is only running 5.2.17. When I contacted Earthlink, they said they couldn't update it, but that I could.
However, after a little bit of searching, I'm not sure where to begin. I have very little command line experience, and no Linux experience. I'm not even sure what flavor of Linux they're using. Does anyone know of any walkthrough guides or tutorials?
The odd thing is, Earthlink has a Wordpress installer built in to their control center (I'm opting for an FTP install, because I want to install in a subdomain). So alternatively, can I get away with installing on the server with PHP 5.2.17? If they're doing it, why can't I?
Thanks,
Scott
I don't think you understand PHP versions. PHP 5.2.17 is a newer version than 5.2.4. Wordpress should work just fine on 5.2.17. Have you run into issues while installing it?
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Situation:: My current web host has given me a brand new VPS today with PHP 5.2.9 (released: Feb 2009).
What I did: I asked my web host to upgrade it to latest PHP 5.3.5 so I can get all security vulnerabilities fixed.
What web host replied: No, you should not. Your PHP scripts will break. Instead you can use PHP 5.2.17.
My Question: Should I force my web host to install PHP 5.3.5 on my VPS? What problem can possibly I get by upgrading. I currently do not use any PHP 5.3 features but may use those in future. My main concern is to get fully secure from known vulnerabilities.
Please don't close this question. It's not directly related to programming but is related to PHP which only PHP experts at SO can answer, I guess.
Well, simply install PHP 5.3.5 locally and see if any of your scripts break. If everything's okay, let them install PHP 5.3.
Concerning "It will break things": PHP normally is backwards compatible. Maybe it will give you some E_STRICT errors, but those don't break scripts. But really, you should just try ;)
An old release date does not means that it has vulnerabilities. For instance most Linux distributions keep the same PHP version forever (for the lifetime of the distribution's release), but they fix vulnerabilities as they are discovered.
Just make sure that all your distribution's packages are up to date.
If its a VPS do you have root access? If so you could upgrade yourself. I imagine it should be possible with a little work to install both versions.