A program for developers to assist in creating applications in MySQL database and PHP Apache2
A program for developers to assist in creating applications in MySQL database and PHP Apache2
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What is WAMPServer
WampServer 64-Bit is a robust web development stack or platform that runs under Windows. It is a complete web server with full database and PHP support. It is perfect for testing web applications on your local machine as well as for running local versions of a wiki, CMS, or other web application.
If you write your code on a Windows PC, having a local testing environment can save you the hassle of uploading files every time you make a change. You can make updates, make sure they work well locally, and then you can deploy the new files to your production server. In addition to saving you time, this system lets you catch errors before they go live on your site.
WampServer includes the latest versions of Apache, MySQL, PHP and PHPMyAdmin. It is actively updated, and you can add additional components if they are needed.
Unlike some other stacks, WampServer does not come with an FTP server. There are many excellent servers reviewed on this site if you need that functionality.
WampServer is designed to install and run without much configuration or modification of settings files. This means you can be up and running, ready to test your applications in just a few minutes.
After you install WampServer, it will create a directory called "www", usually in the root of your C drive. Open this directory and make a subdirectory for each of your projects. You will put your PHP files and other content in these subdirectories.
To view your content, open your browser and go to the URL Http://localhost/ and append the name of the subdirectory containing your files.
Once you see that WampServer is working, you can install software such as WordPress, Joomla or PMWiki inside your "www" directory.
WampServer works well under Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1. Please note that the latest version of WampServer will not work with Windows XP or Windows Server 2003. If you want to run WampServer on an XP machine, you will need to get an older version from their repository.
Pros
- Free, complete web server with PHP and database support
- Reliable testing environment for web applications
- Easy set-up process
- Uses the latest versions of Apache, PHP, and MySQL
- Is in active development with forums for technical support
Cons
- The current version does not run under XP
- The home page assumes you are already familiar with working with tools like Apache
- It does not come with an FTP server