What’s Included in XAMPP?

**XAMPP** is a **free, open-source software package** that provides an easy way to set up a local web server on your computer. It’s mainly used by developers to test websites and applications before publishing them online.

### **What Does XAMPP Stand For?**

XAMPP is an acronym:

* **X** = Cross-platform (works on Windows, Linux, and macOS)

* **A** = Apache (the web server)

* **M** = MySQL or MariaDB (the database)

* **P** = PHP (scripting language)

* **P** = Perl (another scripting language)

### **What’s Included in XAMPP?**

* **Apache**: Web server to serve your website files.

* **MariaDB/MySQL**: To store and manage your databases.

* **PHP**: To run server-side scripts.

* **phpMyAdmin**: A web-based tool to manage your MySQL/MariaDB databases.

* **FileZilla FTP Server**: (Optional) for FTP access.

* **Mercury Mail Server**: (Optional) for email testing.

* **Tomcat**: (Optional) for running Java applications.

### **What Is It Used For?**

* **Website and Web App Development**: Simulate a live server on your local machine.

* **Testing PHP Scripts**: You can write and test your PHP code locally.

* **Database Management**: Create and manage databases without needing a live server.

* **Learning and Experimentation**: Great tool for students and beginners learning web development.

### **Why Use XAMPP?**

* No need to configure components separately.

* Easy to install and start using.

* Portable and lightweight.

* Useful for developing offline before going live.

Would you like instructions on how to install and use XAMPP?