How can beginners effectively utilize XAMPP and Eclipse Helios for PHP development?

To effectively utilize XAMPP and Eclipse Helios for PHP development as a beginner, you can start by installing XAMPP to set up a local server environment for running PHP scripts. Then, configure Eclipse Helios to work with XAMPP by setting the PHP executable path in the Eclipse preferences. This will allow you to write and test PHP code seamlessly within Eclipse using the XAMPP server.

<?php
// Sample PHP code snippet
echo "Hello, World!";
?>