How to Set Up a Complete Local PHP Dev Environment on macOS Without Docker

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Set up a complete local PHP dev environment on macOS without Docker and start coding efficiently

intermediate Published 28 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install PHP using Homebrew by running the command 'brew install php'
  2. Configure PHP by running 'brew services start php' to start the PHP service
  3. Install a code editor or IDE of your choice, such as Visual Studio Code or PHPStorm
  4. Install a database management system like MySQL using Homebrew with 'brew install mysql'
  5. Test your PHP setup by creating a test PHP file and running it using the command 'php -f test.php'
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps engineers on a team can benefit from this tutorial to streamline their local development environment and improve productivity

Key Insight

💡 You can set up a complete PHP development environment on macOS without using Docker, making it easier to develop and test PHP applications locally

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