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Fixing a Blocked Port in XAMPP

You're trying to use XAMPP to do PHP development. But when you start Apache, you get an error. The chances are that it's due to a blocked port. In this video, I'll show you how to fix that error by changing the port that Apache uses. Below the video, I provide text instructions.

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How to Include a Secure PHP Configuration File

When developing PHP applications, it’s important to keep your configuration files secure. A common mistake is placing these files under the web root, where they can potentially be accessed by anyone with a web browser. This guide will walk you through securely storing your configuration files outside of the web root and modifying your PHP setup to include them.

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How to Modify the httpd.conf File using XAMPP on OSX

The httpd.conf file is the main configuration file used by Apache HTTP Server. If you're using XAMPP for development, you can open the httpd.conf file via manager-osx.

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