Writing the first Code

Now we are well set to make the first program. Or the web application. Lets start.

Go to Location :

C:\Program Files (x86)\Apache Software Foundation\Apache2.2\htdocs

Or find the folder named htdocs in Apache installation folder.

Open the text editor / Textpad.

This can be done by right clicking in any folder --> New --> Text File.

Now write the following code in the the notepad:

Save this File as iknowPHP.php in the HTMLDOCS folder in Apache.

Make sure you have not saved it as iknowPHP.php.txt .

Run the script . How to do that :

Running the first script:

Open IE and type :

If the page says : It works , then we are right into running the first script. Just append the address with iknowPHP.php and hit enter

http://localhost/iknowPHP.php

The script should run. In case the explorer asks to save the file , then please go through installation steps once more for correct installation.

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PHP - Hypertext Preprocessor