What is MySQL? MySQL, is the most popular Open Source SQL database management system, is developed, distributed, and supported by Oracle Corporation. – MySQL Reference Manual Main features: – Open Source, Free – Easy to use – Good introduction to many database concepts – Can define and traverse relationships between tables What is a database? A […]
PHP Quick Guide: The Fundamentals
What is PHP? PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. – php.net PHP is mainly focused on server-side scripting, so you can do anything any other CGI program can do, such as collect form […]
Installing Apache, PHP, and MySQL on Mac OS X
Apache and PHP come packaged with OS X. To create a local web server, all you need to do is configure Apache and install MySQL. 1. Apache Enable Apache on Mac OS X To check what version of apache you have currently installed on your mac just open you terminal and type httpd -v Verify […]