What is the recommended way to run PHP scripts on a local PC for development purposes?

To run PHP scripts on a local PC for development purposes, you can use a local server environment like XAMPP, WampServer, or MAMP. These tools provide a web server, PHP interpreter, and MySQL database, allowing you to run PHP scripts locally without the need for a live server. Simply install one of these tools, place your PHP files in the appropriate directory (usually "htdocs" for XAMPP and WampServer, or "htdocs" for MAMP), and access them through your web browser using a URL like "http://localhost/file.php".

<?php
// Your PHP code goes here
echo "Hello, World!";
?>