Personal Portfolio using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and SQL

Overview

This project demonstrates how to run a simple .php file with an embedded HTML structure using a local server (e.g., XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP).

Prerequesites

Before you can run the .php file, ensure you have installed:

• XAMPP - for Windows, macOS, and Linux
• WAMP - for Windows
• MAMP - for macOS and Windows

Running the .php File

Step 1: Move the project to the Server Directory

1. Locate the root directory of your server:

• In XAMPP: C:\xampp\htdocs\
• In WAMP: C:\wamp\www\
• In MAMP: /Applications/MAMP/htdocs/ (on macOS)

2. Copy the project-folder into the appropriate server directory

Step 2: Start the Server

1. Open your XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP control panel.
2. Start the Apache server.

Step 3: Access the PHP File via Browser

1. Open your web browser.
2. Navigate to http://localhost/project-folder/ (replace project-folder with the actual folder name).

You should see the HTML content rendered by the browser, along with any dynamic content generated by the PHP code.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that the PHP files have the correct permissions if you are using a Unix-based system (like macOS or Linux).
• If you encounter any issues with the server, check the Apache error logs located in the logs directory of your server software.