Do i need XAMPP or WAMP?
Question:
I am trying to make a website with dreamweaver. I then want to use a web host like bluehost or ipage. I want to install a login or membership system and i have seen on tutorials that you can do so with phpmyadmin, php, and mysql, but all the tutorials also have apache running. I figure since i and using a web host that i dont need apache, i do not want this computer to be my sites server. I am confused on what to do
Answer:
No, you don’t need either one if you’re getting web hosting. Those two utilities are for development on your local computer so you can develop without connecting online or to a hosting account. Both iPage and BlueHost are excellent hosts. iPage runs vDeck control panel. BlueHost uses cPanel and is geared more towards developers. It has the PostgreSQL tool set in addition to MySQL/phpMyAdmin.
The only difference between the two is that xampp comes with perl ( hence the extra ‘p’ ), makes little difference except if you are developing in perl.
You can install applications from either hosting control panel to create membership sites. Even WordPress already has a login. You can also do some amazing things with WordPress membership plugins.
