How To Use NetBeans and Virtual Box for App Development with PHP

Designers and developers looking forward to develop effective PHP apps for users often resort to use of virtual environment in application development process. Reason is that in doing so they spare their main computer from possible threats of program mismatch and other technical problems since the entire operation is carried out in a virtual environment. Use of virtual box helps the developer to use remote connection dispensing with the necessities of editing or uploading numerous files for developing the application. At the same time the source code for the application would be stored in the local computer of developer and will not be lost.

Virtual environment provides scope for multiple app development

Users and developers opting for the virtual environment, NetBeans and virtual box may not be confined to application development with PHP alone and they can develop other apps based on various tools like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla and various others. However owing to their ease of use and quality, PHP continues to be one of the most favored platforms for app development. A frenetic search for an experienced PHP app development company is not uncommon – and more often than not, such a hunt often leads to Indian talents with proven experience in delivering cost-competitive solutions.

Easy ways of developing PHP applications

One of the easiest and convenient ways of developing applications using PHP is using the NetBeans IDE. NetBeans is a tool with multiple compatibilities as it is compatible with Java, C++, as well as PHP. A prudent step for the prospective developer or user would be also using the VirtualBox and different types of virtual machines like the Turnkey Linux LAMP. Task that is cut out for the designer involved in the providing PHP application development service is coordinating all these tools and platforms so that they work in tandem helping out the development of best and most effective PHP application.

The application developing process

The process of application development using PHP therefore is quite simple. The designer has to download NetBeans and VirtualBox from the related websites with all their default features. He or she should also install Turnkey LINUX web in order to download LAMP. Clicking on the “new” tab will open up the following box for the designer.

Installing the required LINUX version and using the “virtual download manager” tab the designer will proceed in designing the app. He should use the “bridge adapter” to display the following screen.

Moving on to PHP application development

The next step for the developer or designer would be moving on the process of PHP application development. Using WordPress he or she should create a new project with the NetBeans using the PHP application with all existing sources. Clicking the “next” button to continue the developer should move to the “browse” button to select the source of WordPress files. Clicking the “open” tab and then “next”, “remote web site” and “run as” and finally the “finish” button the developer will get to the following screen.

In the process NetBeans will easily create the new PHP app and project for the developer and opening the “PHP MyAdmin” tab he or she will be able to run the application. Only requirement will be changing the IP address of the virtual machine to the real one.

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