Writing a basic php script

Question

I'm learning php but can't get my first practice to work. Why?

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

 <?php 

 echo  "hello world 1";

 ?>

</body>
</html>

How are you using this? Using an HTTP protocol or as `file:///`? — Funk Forty Niner, Feb 15 '20 at 19:08
I don't understand the question. I'm just trying to learn php and wondered why i cant execute the code in codepen — newnew, Feb 15 '20 at 19:11

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 15 '20 at 19:11

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As they mention in the comments you can't run PHP in file protocol

you need to install localServer the easiest one called Xampp

or use in online editor prepared for PHP like this one jdoodle

answered Feb 15 '20 at 19:11

Joseph

Thanks i tried jdoodle and it just repeats the exact code entered when i execute...as in – newnew Feb 15 '20 at 19:16
Also, am using mobile so can't install Xampp – newnew Feb 15 '20 at 19:18
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in the online editor write your php code only, but if you from mobile i recommend [Dcoder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paprbit.dcoder) it awesome one – Joseph Feb 15 '20 at 19:22
Thanks dude. It does work well – newnew Feb 15 '20 at 19:35

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