First of all, why not build their own apache,php and MySQL environment separately? So that they can learn more knowledge, it is more cool to say. But perhaps because I am lazy, I am the kind of "since have ready-made, use is" person. A gentleman's life is not a different thing, but also a good leave. Xun Zi, 2000 years ago, taught us to be good at using tools, why should I have to configure myself 1.1 points?
Haha, just said the PHP development environment under Windows I use the Appserv Development Kit, Mac, I use XAMPP. This is a non-profit project dedicated to the promotion of Apache servers--apache friends launch tools. In fact, XAMPP also has a version of Windows, now it seems that xampp should be more useful than appserv, especially on the WIN8 system. Because the Appserv server Control tool in the Windows Start menu, it's a hassle to use on a win8 system that doesn't have a traditional start menu. Although there is no integration in the XAMPP phpMyAdmin, but we have more useful mysqlworkbench and heidisql, in addition to temporary use, who will mainly use the phpMyAdmin to see the design and maintenance of the database?
Combined, on the usability and cross-platform considerations, I will use XAMPP + mysqlworkbench bar! Windows,linux,mac is a winner.
Above is the selection tool, Next is the use tool!
It's just a setup, nothing. After loading, the directory of the Apache server's Web site is/applications/xampp/htdocs.
All right, enjoy your ride!