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Logen Li
Courses Plus Student 1,276 PointsPreview of PHP in Bracket How to preview the php file in my local browser? It did not work even after I type the path
So when I click preview. There was a window pop up and ask me to input the local file path (eg http://localhost:8000/) But even after I put my file path, the browser still said: "cannot connect". Anyone know how to solve it? Thank you so much
2 Answers
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsHi Logan,
PHP requires a server to run. If you're developing locally, you will need to be running a local server in order to preview PHP pages. You don't specify which system you're operating, but Treehouse does have a quick workshop on local development. One for Mac or one for Windows.
Hope this helps. :)
Logen Li
Courses Plus Student 1,276 PointsOkay gotcha! Thank you so much! Basically, it means I have to set up for the local server environment in order to test my idea right?