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How to Run FormFarm Project Using XAMPP

Follow these steps to set up and run the FormFarm project on your local machine using XAMPP.

1. Prerequisites

  • XAMPP installed on your system.
  • The project files are located in e:\xampp\htdocs\FormFarm.

2. Start XAMPP Control Panel

  1. Open the XAMPP Control Panel.
  2. Click Start for both Apache and MySQL modules.
  3. Ensure the Status icons turn green.

3. Database Setup

  1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.
  2. Click on the New button in the left sidebar to create a new database.
  3. Enter formfarm as the database name and click Create.
  4. Click on the newly created formfarm database.
  5. Click on the Import tab at the top.
  6. Click Choose File and navigate to your project directory: e:\xampp\htdocs\FormFarm\database\migrations\schema.sql.
  7. Click Import (at the bottom of the page).

4. Configuration Check

  • Open e:\xampp\htdocs\FormFarm\config\database.php.
  • Ensure the settings match your XAMPP MySQL credentials (usually root with no password).
return [
    'host' => 'localhost',
    'dbname' => 'formfarm',
    'user' => 'root',
    'pass' => '',
];

5. Access the Project

  • Open your browser and navigate to: http://localhost/FormFarm/
  • The project's .htaccess will automatically route you to the public/ folder.

6. Troubleshooting

  • 404 Error: If you see a "Not Found" error, ensure you are accessing the project via http://localhost/FormFarm/. The project is configured to handle the subdirectory automatically, but accessing it via http://localhost/ will not work unless you move the files to the root htdocs folder.
  • Database Connection Error: Double-check the config/database.php file and ensure MySQL is running in XAMPP.
  • Port Conflict: If Apache fails to start, check if another application (like Skype or VMware) is using port 80 or 443.