title: Is using Xampp/Wamp necessary or just a choice?
body: <p>All the people I have seen working with php, were using Wamp or Xampp. And when I spoke with them as a fellow learner, their first question was which one I use(Wamp or Xampp).</p>
  
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    <h2>Is Xampp/Wamp Server truly necessary to use or just my choice?</h2>
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  <p>I first installed apache httpd server, then months later I installed Mysql community server and again months later php.I didn't plan to use them together, but now that I need to use them together, I am confused whether I should install Xampp/Wamp or it is fine without them.</p>
  
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    <p>Can serious and functional development can be done without using any of them?</p>
    
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      <p>I don't want to realize midway that I am going into wrong direction and it is not possible.I am not asking if it is recommended for ease of use or saving time. I have no trouble in learning to configure any of them and I have done so in past with very little trouble.</p>
      
      <p>I would like to have an answer saying clearly whether I HAVE to use them, or they are just a matter of choice.</p>
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