php/mysql environment

Hi,

I have a question that i find hard to get. but am sure someone here can help.

I want to create and test fairly simple php/mysql scripts.

Do i need a server to do this? or can it be done on a standalone computer without access to the net/server space? if so, what do i need and how do i set the environment up to create and test php, in fairly easy steps!

if anyone can help, your time will be appreciated.

thanks

Dave

A link at the bottom of http://www.codewalkers.com/php-support.php lets you download PHP-Triad, which installs a PHP/MySQL server environment on your computer that makes it easy to test PHP scripts.