Greetings experts,
I am a php beginner. I observed that whatever code I write does not execute on the browser, but the browser displays back whatever I have coded instead of the output. Don't rilly know my way around d problem, I need ur suggestions, pls.. Tnx

cant figure out the problem, but a screenshot of the output would be useful to figure out the solution

Capacchino:
Greetings experts,
I am a php beginner. I observed that whatever code I write does not execute on the browser, but the browser displays back whatever I have coded instead of the output. Don't rilly know my way around d problem, I need ur suggestions, pls.. Tnx

Are you sure you're running a local server using XAMMP or the likes?

enigmatique:

Are you sure you're running a local server using XAMMP or the likes?

From your question, i can conclude that you're a newbie..cos without a server stack, running your PHP script in the browser will most likely download the code back through your browser instead of executing it.

He is probably having this issue because of some badly written code, even a beginner knows he needs XAMPP to run PHP for Christ sake.

So boy (@OP), i advise you to learn to find quick help through Google first before asking on Nairaland and also upload a screen-shot or portion of your code alongside your question for more accurate answers.

DanielTheGeek:


From your question, i can conclude that you're a newbie..cos without a server stack, running your PHP script in the browser will most likely download the code back through your browser instead of executing it.

He is probably having this issue because of some badly written code, even a beginner knows he needs XAMPP to run PHP for Christ sake.

So boy (@OP), i advise you to learn to find quick help through Google first before asking on Nairaland and also upload a screen-shot or portion of your code alongside your question for more accurate answers.

I don't think there's any more advice to be offered. This says it all

Tnx, i couldn't get much help from Google dt was why I came to ds platform,. It has been resolved though, and thank you for ur time and suggestions

Capacchino:
Tnx, i couldn't get much help from Google dt was why I came to ds platform,. It has been resolved though, and thank you for ur time and suggestions

Have you heard of Stack Overflow?

DanielTheGeek:


From your question, i can conclude that you're a newbie..cos without a server stack, running your PHP script in the browser will most likely download the code back through your browser instead of executing it.

He is probably having this issue because of some badly written code, even a beginner knows he needs XAMPP to run PHP for Christ sake.

So boy (@OP), i advise you to learn to find quick help through Google first before asking on Nairaland and also upload a screen-shot or portion of your code alongside your question for more accurate answers.

Must you show your talent.

Imakeherdrip:

Must you show your talent.

No, it showcases itself. Not my fault.

Capacchino:
Greetings experts,
I am a php beginner. I observed that whatever code I write does not execute on the browser, but the browser displays back whatever I have coded instead of the output. Don't rilly know my way around d problem, I need ur suggestions, pls.. Tnx

Capacchino, the easiest way to get help is by sharing the PHP code in question.

However, the following tips might help:
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1. Make sure your file extension is .php . Don't give it a .html, .htm or any other extension.
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2. Also ensure that you place your PHP code within the <?php ... ?> tags.
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Yeah. Sharing your code will be helpful. Happy coding!

DanielTheGeek:

Have you heard of Stack Overflow?

Then of what essence is this category of Nairaland?

OP hasn't done any wrong posting his challenge here, though there are other platforms. What I would also suggest is you head over to the php.net website and read the documentation for this will guide you better. Good luck on your journey.

Laive:

Then of what essence is this category of Nairaland?

I believe he said so because the response speed of SO and SO having instances of such questions. Infact if Google dont give you exact answers you're most likely to head over to SO than NL.

guente02:

I believe he said so because the response speed of SO and SO having instances of such questions. Infact if Google dont give you exact answers you're most likely to head over to SO than NL.

Ok...

Laive:

Then of what essence is this category of Nairaland?

Discussing programming tips, i feel this section is better for pro's to talk about best practices, code logic and algorithms. Posting codes here doesn't make sense, you may have noticed, except if you're new to Nairaland.

Plus you get fast response on Stack Overflow compared to Nairaland.