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Write down steps to install joomla on local server.​

Introduction​

Joomla is an open-source CMS platform used to create websites easily and quickly. Setting up Joomla on your local computer can help you get a better understanding of the platform's functions and allow you to develop and experiment with websites without risking any public-facing issues.👨‍💻

This guide will take you step by step through the process of setting up a local Joomla server, giving you the ability to use the platform and make websites with great ease.⚙️

Prerequisites before setting up Joomla on your local server include ensuring you have a web server and database running on your computer and that you have the correct privileges to create databases and tables. Make sure to double-check all information related to your server and databases before continuing.🔑

Following these steps and practicing website development on your local server will help improve your understanding of Joomla and make setting up websites a breeze.⚡️

Code​

 $dbhost = 'localhost';
 $dbuser = 'root';
 $dbpass = '';
 $conn = mysql_connect($dbhost, $dbuser, $dbpass);
 if(! $conn )
 {
   die('Could not connect: ' . mysql_error());
 }
 echo 'Connected successfully';
 mysql_close($conn);
?>

Output​

Connected successfully

Explanation

The code creates a connection to the local server using the user root with empty password and prints a message if the connection is successful.

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