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PHP

Posted by rick harrison
rick harrison
Courses Plus Student 41 Points

Desktop application

Is we can also use php for desktop applications

kofi amoussou
kofi amoussou
Courses Plus Student 7,381 Points
kofi amoussou
kofi amoussou
Courses Plus Student 7,381 Points

to use php for desktop , you'll need a local server such as xampp, wamp or mamp depending on the operating system you use and a code editor. After installation of the local server , you create your project folder in the local server folder and start coding your php files. To view your project live , all you need is to launch your local server . Hope i answered your question

1 Answer

Jenny Olsen
Jenny Olsen
2,099 Points
Jenny Olsen
Jenny Olsen
2,099 Points

PHP is usually just for web applications. You can use it for creating desktop applications (see here: https://www.sitepoint.com/3-ways-develop-cross-platform-desktop-apps-php/), but probably shouldn't. I've never heard of anyone actually doing it.