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• PHP and Apache installed manually, fully controlled.
• Apache can be started, stopped, or restarted via CMD.
• Test PHP with index.php and Apache serves index.html by default.
• Laravel or PHP projects can be placed in any drive/folder, not limited to htdocs.
• MySQL installed and configured easily via official installer.
• Laravel runs smoothly without XAMPP.

This setup gives full control, better performance, and real-world server experience for Laravel developers.

Cursor is an AI-powered editor that makes coding, debugging, and refactoring faster and easier.

Learn how AI-assisted coding tools like Copilot and Tabnine can boost productivity without replacing developers.

FilamentPHP saves time, reduces code, and makes Laravel projects more powerful and professional.