If you want to learn how to run a PHP file in XAMPP, this guide has all the information you need in 5 simple steps. Additional tips included!

Xampp server multi php versions on Windows In C:\xampp\ add two versions of php, in my case php7 and php5. Just download php versions from windows.php.net Also, get two folders apache7 and apache5, ...

This guide explains how to create a MySQL database and table using PHP and how to create them manually via phpMyAdmin using XAMPP stack.