Mysql and Wordpress

[ladybug]

Hey so I have apache server and Wordpress on my Mac but I still need a database. So if I just install MySql and create one will everything work fine without php? Since I am on Monterey I don't have it installed and I would rather not install stuff I don't need. So is there a way to set up Wordpress without having php installed?

[Needfuldoer]

WordPress is written in PHP. It has to be installed, otherwise WordPress can't run.

[ladybug]

Just now, Needfuldoer said:

WordPress is written in PHP. It has to be installed, otherwise WordPress can't run.

ok so how do I install it without installing package managers? I just want php I don't want unnecessary stuff on my system

[Needfuldoer]

I think you just have to un-comment a line in the httpd.conf file so Apache loads the PHP module, then restart Apache.

 

https://medium.com/nerd-for-tech/how-to-run-apache-php-on-mac-os-big-sur-7ffbf7cbef7b

[Kilrah]

If you want a Mac-style all-in one there's MAMP that includes everything in one app.

[ladybug]

4 hours ago, Needfuldoer said:

I think you just have to un-comment a line in the httpd.conf file so Apache loads the PHP module, then restart Apache.

 

https://medium.com/nerd-for-tech/how-to-run-apache-php-on-mac-os-big-sur-7ffbf7cbef7b

hmm yeah but that's on Big Sur, on Monterey will it even work? Php isn't even installed on Monterey 

[ladybug]

4 hours ago, Kilrah said:

If you want a Mac-style all-in one there's MAMP that includes everything in one app.

well I already kinda started setting it up manually and almost finished I just need php and mysql I don't know if now is a good time, maybe if I started with mamp or xampp without doing anything else

[ladybug]

Anyway I got LocalWP and it's awesome! I recommend it to anyone wanting an easy, automated solution for Wordpress for Mac and maybe others(I don't know if it's cross-platform)