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set up a development environment on your local computer. This basically means installing a web server (most likely Apache), PHP, and if needed a database (like MySQL) on your computer. Not only does this allow you to completely test your work on your local computer but it will definitely boost your knowledge of installing and configuring PHP.

- Apache web server (Welcome! - The Apache HTTP Server Project)
- PHP (PHP: Downloads)
- MySQL (MySQL AB :: MySQL Product Archives)

Also for instructions on installing PHP check out:
- PHP: Installation and Configuration - Manual
[1]EditPlus Text Editor, HTML Editor, Programmers Editor for Windows - Features
[2]PHPEdit
[3]PHP Expert Editor
[4]PHP Editor Review - PHP IDE

PHP3: PHP Preview