XAMPP

XAMPP is software designed for Windows, Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X. The software package entails an Apache web server, MySQL, PHP, Perl, an FTP server, and PHP MyAdmin. The initials of XAMPP can be seen in its component means it stands for cross-platform, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl. As WordPress is not a stand-alone app, therefore, XAMPP provides 2 essential components Apache and MySQL, that are required for its installation. Apache is used to create a local server, while MySQL is used as a database for the website. further details you may visit to the official website of XAMPP.

XAMPP – Review

All these can be very easily configured in the control panel of XAMPP All in all, XAMPP is an excellent tool that provides a complete development server that has the ability to run within fast time constraints. It’s an overall lightweight and easy to install tool which is highly useful for developers of all levels, pro, and newbies both due to loads of tutorials available to use the software effectively. XAMPP is updated on regular basis to its latest release so those who want a complete developing tool can acquire the latest version from many reliable sources available on the internet providing the app authorities.

XAMPP – Features

Utility

XAMPP allows the developers to build the WordPress site on the local webserver of their computers that is without connecting to the internet. When developers use WordPress local server to build websites then they are enabled to create local copies of the websites which they can use as trials and can also try new plugin updates on them before implementing them on their live versions.

Cross-platform

XAMPP is although very lightweight and easy to use but it has the ability to work on various platforms of operating operation and this is why it is known as “cross-platform”.

The components

Although, different versions of XAMPP have different components added in their range such as OpenSSL, phpMyAdmin, etc. So developers can as much exclusive web servers as they want but 4 major components are the integral part of XAMPP namely Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl. These components are defined below for better understanding.

Apache

Apache is an actual web server app that is used to process and deliver web content to a computer. It is a most popular online web server which powers approx. 54% of all the websites.

MySQL

All web apps need a database to store the collected data. MySQL, an open-source tool is a world-famous system for data management. It powers web apps of all types from hobbyist sites to professional ones like WordPress.

PHP

This is an abbreviation for Hypertext Pre-processor. It is a scripting language on the server-side that powers various popular websites such as Facebook and WordPress. It perfectly works with MySQL, which makes it a good choice for web developers.

Perl

It is a dynamic and high-level programming language that is extensively used for system admin, network programming, etc. Although, it is not much popular for the purpose of web development it has a wide range of niche applications.

Easy to install

XAMPP comes in 32bit and the size of the file is only about 110 MB which makes it very lightweight for computers. By opting for XAMPP, users can install Apache, PHP, and MySQL in only a few minutes without any lengthy and complex steps. The wizard to be followed for installation is very easy and simple to follow. XAMPP also has the ability to install an administration site as the server’s home page as well from where users can undertake all types of administrative work such as checking the security and status of the server, launch tools including Webalizer analytics and phpMyAdmin.

Additional tools

Besides Apache, PHP, MySQL, and Perl, XAMP has many other useful tools as well including FileZilla FTP server, phpMyAdmin database administration tool, Mercury mail server, and JSP server Tomcat.