How to Install XAMPP on a Local Folder in Linux

Installing XAMPP on your local machine allows you to develop and test web applications without relying on a remote server. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing XAMPP on a local folder in Linux.

Before we begin, it's essential to understand how npm (Node Package Manager) works when installing packages. By default, npm uses the latest tag when publishing and installing packages. If there is no package.json file in the directory where npm install is run, the latest version of the package will be installed. However, if a package.json file exists, npm will install the latest version that satisfies the semantic versioning rule declared in the file.

To confirm that npm install worked correctly, you can check for a node_modules directory in your module directory and verify that it contains directories for the packages you installed. You can do this by running the command `ls node_modules`.

When installing private packages, you must reference the scope name during installation. This is because private packages can only be downloaded and installed by those who have been granted read access to the package.

Now, let's move on to installing XAMPP on a local folder in Linux. To do this, you will need to follow these steps:

1. First, stop the mysql and apache services using the following commands:

```

sudo service mysql stop

sudo service apache2 stop

```

2. Next, backup your running Xampp files (`iblogfile0`, `iblogfile1`, and `ibdata1`) and store them in a safe place.

3. Create a new project in Bitnami by clicking on the 'Create' button and entering a name for your project (e.g., 'My Bitnami Project'). Make a note of the auto-generated project ID.

4. If you don't have a package.json file in your local directory, the latest version of the package will be installed.

5. Finally, copy your old database folder from `xampp/mysqldata/database` to `C:/xampp/mysqldata`.

By following these steps, you should now have XAMPP installed on a local folder in Linux.

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