Guide for Installing PHP on Mac

PHP, a widely-used programming language for web development, can be installed on your Mac following these steps

1. Install Homebrew: Use the package manager Homebrew for macOS. Open the Terminal app and run the command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

This command downloads and installs Homebrew on your Mac.

2. Install PHP with Homebrew: After installing Homebrew, use it to install PHP by running the command:

brew install php

This installs the latest version of PHP on your Mac.

3. Check PHP Version: Verify the installed PHP version by running the command:

php -v

This displays the PHP version on your Mac.

4. Configure PHP: If needed, configure PHP to meet your requirements by editing the php.ini file. Find the php.ini file location by running:

   php --ini

Open the file with a text editor for necessary changes.

5. Start PHP Server: Launch the PHP server on port 8000 by running the command:

php -S localhost:8000

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000 to view your PHP application.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PHP on your Mac.

Your journey into PHP web development on your Mac has begun!

Note: If you find the above steps complex or encounter issues with installation, I recommend a tool called Servbay, which integrates all PHP languages and databases, providing a more convenient solution.