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PHP Build a Simple PHP Application Getting Started with PHP Install PHP on Mac OS X

Posted by Ben Goldman
Ben Goldman
14,626 Points

A PHP request or Team Treehouse

Hey, guys! Would you consider doing a project that involves using the built-in web server that comes with the latest version of PHP? Thanks!

1 Answer

David Lettice
David Lettice
756 Points

I would stick with the big guns if I'm honest. Apache is obviously the most appropriate for PHP as they go hand-in-hand very well. Or you also have IIS or nginx to consider, amongst other's

I found this on the PHP documentation regarding the built in server: "This web server was designed to aid application development. It may also be useful for testing purposes or for application demonstrations that are run in controlled environments. It is not intended to be a full-featured web server. It should not be used on a public network."

I think that kind of sum's it up pretty well :-)

Ben Goldman
Ben Goldman
14,626 Points

That's good to know. Thanks, David!