Landon, When I first started out, I was pushed towards WAMP Server (www.wampserver.com/en/) because of the ease of use for new comers. It helps you along with the basic things you need to get started and it is pretty well documented and support throughout the development community. All you need to do is download and install. After the installation has finished, all you need to do is point your browser to http://localhost/ and it will take you to the root of the local server environment. Then it is as simple as dropping files into the "www" directory to see your files in action. Apache and MySQL are also included in the package so when you are ready to move on it is there to play with. Jacob. Save on overseas calls and SMS direct from your mobile. gotalk mobile lets you "Share the Moment" with family and friends overseas when and where you like. Call rates on our Straight Talk Plus plan start from just 1/2c per min (plus flagfall). Find out more at www.gotalkmobile.com.au -----Original Message----- From: Pierre Joye [mailto:pierre.php@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 3:06 AM To: Landon Baine Cc: php-windows@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Frustrated new php "developer" on Windows hi, On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Landon Baine <landonab70@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Any help would be greatly appreciated. Where does a new person start? > Are there any good guides that you use to set up this type of local > environment? Do I just install each piece...PHP, MySQL, etc. and work > through it as I go? Am I looking for a "how to setup WIMP" that > doesn't exist? Reading the manual is amazingly helpful: http://www.php.net/manual/en/install.windows.php I would also suggest to simply use the MS Web Platform installer, it will setup everything you need, even mysql or other non php.net softwares. It uses the same installer than php.net (fetched from the same location). For your other questions, that's not directly windows specific questions but more about developments and deployments "strategy", there are dozen of tutorials about these topics out there. Cheers, -- Pierre http://blog.thepimp.net | http://www.libgd.org -- PHP Windows Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP Windows Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
