How to deploy php site using xampp?

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To deploy a PHP site using XAMPP, you can follow these steps:

1. Download and install XAMPP on your computer. XAMPP is a free and open-source cross-platform web server solution that includes Apache, MySQL, PHP, and other tools.
2. Place your PHP site files in the appropriate directory. By default, the root directory for your site files in XAMPP is located in the "htdocs" folder. You can find this folder within your XAMPP installation directory.
3. Set up a MySQL database if your PHP site requires one. You can use the phpMyAdmin tool included with XAMPP to create and manage your databases. Access phpMyAdmin by visiting "http://localhost/phpmyadmin" in your web browser.
4. Make sure your PHP site's configuration files are properly set up to work with XAMPP. Check if your database connection settings, file paths, and other configurations are correctly specified for testing on your local server.
5. Start the Apache and MySQL services in XAMPP. You can do this by launching the XAMPP Control Panel and clicking on the "Start" buttons next to both Apache and MySQL. This will make your PHP site accessible through your local web server.
6. Access your PHP site in your web browser. In most cases, you can view your site by navigating to "http://localhost" or "http://localhost/" (if you placed your site files in a subdirectory of the "htdocs" folder).

By following these steps, you should be able to deploy and run your PHP site using XAMPP on your computer, making it accessible as if it were running on a live web server. Remember, however, that this method is suitable primarily for local development and testing purposes. To deploy a PHP site for public access, you will need to choose an appropriate web hosting service.