PHP question.

I know that php scripts run in the server but is there a way to run them on my local computer? I was searching for some scripts and found some very similar to what I intend to do but I would like to test them without uploading them to my server and without messing with my present website structure, thus the question. How can I run a php script in my local computer.

 

There are several different "packages" you can install to run them on your local machine.

I use xampp. WAMP is another and I am sure other posters will add more to the list.

 

Yup. If you're a beginner (and from the context it appears you are) then WAMP is ideal for you on a Windows based machine as it installs the Apache server, MySQL and PHP for you very simply

 

Thanks, I'll try them and post my results.

 

I'm using this:
http://www.wampserver.com/

 

Use WAMP server.It is easy to understand and to work in it if you are using Windows OS.

 

Can I run Joomla and Wordpress and similar applications in my local computer with this?

 

Absolutely, that's what the software for.

 

Thanks, now I'm going to have lots of fun.