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description MAMP Overview

MAMP is a local development environment for macOS and Windows that bundles Apache, MySQL, and PHP into a single package for web developers. First released in 2001 by German company Living-e, it allows developers to create and test dynamic websites on their personal computers without deploying to a remote server. The software is available in both free and paid versions, with MAMP PRO offering additional features such as virtual host management and a graphical interface for server configuration. MAMP supports various PHP versions that can be switched easily, making it adaptable for projects with different requirements.

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What does MAMP stand for, and what does it install?

MAMP is a local development stack that bundles a web server such as Apache, a database such as MySQL, and PHP for building dynamic websites. The current product supports both macOS and Windows and also offers Nginx as a web-server option. [MAMP official site](https://www.mamp.info/en/mamp/mac/)

Does MAMP work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Yes. MAMP's documentation states that the Windows version supports both Windows 10 and Windows 11. It gives developers a local Apache, MySQL and PHP environment without needing to deploy the site to a public server. [MAMP FAQ](https://documentation.mamp.info/en/MAMP-Windows/FAQ/)

What ports does MAMP use for localhost development?

MAMP's default web port is 8888 and its default MySQL port is 8889. A local project can therefore be opened at an address such as http://localhost:8888, unless the ports have been changed in Preferences. [MAMP port documentation](https://documentation.mamp.info/en/MAMP-Windows/First-Steps/)

How is MAMP different from XAMPP?

Both are local development stacks for running PHP sites and databases on a personal computer. MAMP is commonly used through its graphical control panel and supports Apache or Nginx, while XAMPP is another bundled Apache-based environment with its own component choices and control tools.

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