I need little help about PHP coding

Question

I write some code in in PHP through Dreamweaver and then save it when I execute the .PHP file in my browser then it will only show only what I write in HTML tags but not the php coding or anything can anyone guide men why this is happening?

Answer 1

PHP runs on a server. You need to run this code on your local server (Apache, OpenServer or built-in PHP server).

Answer 2

After you download and run xampp, go to the xampp directory and inside will be a www folder. Put the php files there and then go to your browser and enter "localhost/your-php-filename.php"

Answer 3

thanks for your help guys

Answer 4

how can I run through xampp my file?

Answer 5

Note: if you turn off xampp, you won't be able to run the script until you turn it back on.

Answer 6

Anytime