XAMPP is a popular and free open-source cross-platform software package that is used for setting up and running web servers and web development environments.
The name "XAMPP" is an acronym that stands for:
Stands for "cross,"
indicating that XAMPP is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Stands for "Apache,"
which is a widely used open-source web server software. XAMPP includes the Apache web server as one of its components.
Stands for "MySQL,"
which is a popular open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). XAMPP includes MySQL to allow you to work with databases.
Stands for "PHP,"
which is a server-side scripting language commonly used for web development. XAMPP provides a PHP runtime environment, allowing you to develop and run PHP-based web applications.
Stands for "Perl,"
which is a versatile programming language. While XAMPP primarily focuses on PHP, it also includes Perl for those who need it.
XAMPP is designed to be an easy-to-install and configure solution for developers and web designers who want to create and test web applications locally on their own computers.