Thursday, 12 April 2007

Guide to Using PHP 5 Extensions on Windows

There are many problems that techies run into when using PHP in Windows. Richard Davey has put together a guide that explains every default extension that comes with PHP 5 and tells you how to get it working on Windows. It also throws light on its dependencies and gives you some tips to arrange your php.ini file and file system to ensure a painless set-up and no to do away with messy Dynamic Link Library (DLL) conflicts.

To begin with, he steps you through installing PHP 5 in your system. He says, setting it up in the correct manner will terminate most of the hassles. He explains the extension list in detail giving you instructions like while using an extension uncomment the line in your php.ini file.