PHP Beginners using Linux mint

[Jim706]

If you're using Linux you'll find out pretty fast that MAMP isn't an option. If you try to install the alternative, Ampps ( https://ampps.com/downloads ) and it doesn't work, as it didn't for me this week, try the page linked here. If you're a complete newb like me when you began here this page is excellent for it's clarity and succinctness, just take your time. 

 https://io.bikegremlin.com/12127/lamp-stack-mint/

If you have a struggle with the path/link to localhost/php see the comments.

 

[administrator]

I believe PHP installed in my Linux distribution with Apache. 

[Jim706]

It's still not resolved but I've left it alone in the short time, better to concentrate on the smoother learning experience that does come with windows and get to grips with why I'm here to begin with. 

[martinsmith]

Installing LAMP  On Linux Mint
Open up the Terminal
You should see a folder entitled apache default
Again open up the Terminal 
This will open up a file called testphp.