What steps can be taken to troubleshoot and resolve the MySQL error #2003 when using PHPMyAdmin with XAMPP?

The MySQL error #2003 in PHPMyAdmin with XAMPP typically occurs when the MySQL service is not running or there is a connection issue. To resolve this, you can try restarting the MySQL service in XAMPP or checking the MySQL configuration settings.

// Restart MySQL service in XAMPP
1. Open XAMPP Control Panel.
2. Stop the MySQL service.
3. Start the MySQL service again.

// Check MySQL configuration settings
1. Open phpMyAdmin.
2. Click on the "Variables" tab.
3. Check the values for "hostname" and "port" to ensure they are correct.