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PHP file is running in xampp only when it is stored or copied in htdocs. I want to know why we aren't able to run the php files in their current locations instead of changing their directories?

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When you are running XAMPP, it is creating a web server which runs the file. The web server expects the files to be stored in the public directory, which is configurable, and defaults in the case of XAMPP to htdocs.

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Can I print a PHP file?

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Yes, you could just click File > Print. Or you could copy it into another text editor and print it from there.

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Which is the best to use on a .PHP in my documents?

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At the very least, you want a plain text editor, as PHP will be plain text. However, PHP is a programming language, so you are better off using a proper PHP editor which will make it look easier to read and edit. There are many available, depending on your operating system and budget, but if you just want to see what the file is, notepad will do.

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What are the differences between MY SQL and PHP?

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MySQL is a software for using SQL, a database query language. PHP is a general-purpose scripting language that is often used in web development. As programming languages, they are not really comparable as they are for different purposes, but they are often used in conjunction with data-driven websites.

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What does it mean to back up a file?

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Backing up a file means storing a copy of your file somewhere else (like a flash drive or external drive). You can still use the file on your computer, but if something happens to the original file, you'll have an extra copy stored to use.

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How do I open a PHP picture file with Notepad+?

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There is no such thing as a PHP picture file. If you have a file with the PHP extension, then it should be plain text. You can create picture files using PHP, but they will have the usual extensions you would expect (.JPG, .PNG etc). You would need a graphics package like PAINT to view them, as the data is not text, but binary.

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