Do I need to install PHP, MySQL, and something like XAMP, if I already have an IDE, a webhost, and FTP client?

Question

It seems like there are two ways to go, and the determining factor is whether you want to host on your own computer, or through a webhost.

If I have an IDE, a webhost server I subscribe to, and an FTP client to transfer my files to the server, then I don't need to install PHP, MySQL, and XAMP, right?

I know XAMP allows me make my computer website server.

When I install PHP, am I installing the intepreter for my computer/server to parse the .php files? (and same for MySQL?)

If I pay for web hosting, then their servers already have PHP and MySQL parsers, and all I need to do is upload my text files, right?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

U just cant simply put the files in server without developing them.and if you want to develop any website or any webapp then u need to make your system a local server where you can execute your server side languages like php.XAMP is a short form for mysql,apache and php for windows.and 'website server' is not the proper word.use LOCALHOST instead because only u will have access to your server unless you are connected via LAN or WAN.so i can summarize the above in few points keeping in mind that you want to develop your website.

step 1:install XAMP
step 2:develop and test your scripts.
Step 3:if everything works fine than host your site in the webserver for everybody to see it.