What are the best practices for configuring Dreamweaver MX to work with a local PHP test server like XAMPP or FoxServ?

To configure Dreamweaver MX to work with a local PHP test server like XAMPP or FoxServ, you need to set up a site definition in Dreamweaver that points to the root directory of your local server. This allows Dreamweaver to properly preview and test your PHP files locally before uploading them to a live server. 

1. Open Dreamweaver MX and go to Site > New Site.
2. Enter a name for your site and choose the local site folder where your PHP files are stored.
3. Under the Servers category, click the + button to add a new server.
4. Enter a name for the server, select Local/Network for the Connect Using option, and specify the server folder as the root directory of your XAMPP or FoxServ installation.
5. Click Save and then Done to complete the site setup.

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