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PHP

jamesjones21
jamesjones21
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Posted by jamesjones21
jamesjones21
9,248 Points

PHP Database

Hi,

I'm wondering if we can connect to any databases in workspaces? Looking at learning PHP Data Objects (PDO).

any info would be grateful, thanks :)

1 Answer

Matthew Lang
Matthew Lang
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Matthew Lang
Matthew Lang
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I don't think you can - or at least I've never tried to. Setting up your own PHP development environment is fairly simple. I'd suggest checking out XAMPP or WampServer, or MAMP if you're on a Mac.

These programs install Apache web server, PHP and MySQL right out the box for you to use easily.

Then follow this tutorial: https://phpdelusions.net/pdo

jamesjones21
jamesjones21
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jamesjones21
jamesjones21
9,248 Points

yeah got an environment setup, think I'll have to not use workspaces. But thanks all the same :)