If i have website template available with me still I need to update and install PHP and apache ?

Question

If i have website template available with me still I need to update and install PHP and apache ?

Answer 1

The template is just some generic base html pages to get you started on the site, so having a template doesn't change much except what you have to code yourself.



Unless all you want to do is look at static html files locally on your own computer then yes you will need some kind fo web server (apache is one). If you are writing php pages you will also need to have php installed and configured correctly. Most web hosting companies have this stuff already installed and working so you don't have to worry about it. If you have your own server, or want to run the stuff locally for dev purposes then you'll have to install it on your own computer. If you search you can usually find all in 1 packages that will install and cofigure it for you. Many times the all in 1 packages also have the MySQL database in it too, which is usefull depending on what you are doing.

Answer 2

Well, if all you want to do is learn PHP, then you may want to just find a web host somewhere. What you're doing would be good training if you wanted to become a system administrator—but if you just want to learn to code, then it sounds like you're wasting a lot of time trying to figure things out that aren't that relevant. Also, most PHP coding isn't done in a Windows environment. I would find a web hosting service that has PHP & MySQL installed (nearly any will) and UNIX shell access (not as common, but they're out there) and get an account. Then you can jump right into learning PHP and let them deal with installing software, etc.

Answer 3

I will recommend you to consult with your web master for this purpose!