📘 Lesson 6: Creating and Displaying a Simple PHP File with XAMPP

In Model 3, Lesson 6 of our ICT training series, we dive into the practical foundation of PHP development using XAMPP — one of the most powerful tools for setting up a local server on your computer.

This lesson is specially designed for beginners and intermediate learners who want to understand how to write, save, and run PHP files in a controlled local environment. Whether you're building a simple contact form, login system, or a full PHP project, this is where it all begins.

🔍 Topics Covered in This Lesson Include:

• ✅ Introduction to PHP Programming Language
• ✅ What is PHP and Why Use It for Web Development?
• ✅ Creating a Simple PHP File
• ✅ Creating a Simple HTML File
• ✅ Running PHP and HTML Files with XAMPP
• ✅ Understanding How XAMPP Recognizes Files in the htdocs Directory
• ✅ Best Practices When Naming & Saving Files
• ✅ Differences Between HTML and PHP in Practical Use

🧪 What You’ll Learn by the End of This Lesson:

Participants will gain hands-on experience working with .php and .html files and learn how to run them on a browser using XAMPP. This is the stepping stone to understanding server-side scripting and how local development works before going live.

📂 You'll also discover how to use the XAMPP control panel, how to identify the version of PHP installed, and how to assign basic logins to an admin portal.

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