Linux Setup Guide

Option A: The "php.new" Script (Recommended)

This script automates the installation of PHP, Composer, and Laravel.

Instructions

1. Open Terminal:

   • On Ubuntu, press Ctrl + Alt + T.

2. Copy the Command:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://php.new/install/linux)"
   

3. Run It: Paste into your terminal (Right-click > Paste) and hit Enter.

4. Completion: Once finished, close and reopen your terminal.

Option B: Manual Installation (APT)

If the script doesn't work for your distribution or you prefer control.

1. Update Packages:

   sudo apt update
   

2. Install PHP & Extensions:

   sudo apt install php-cli php-mbstring php-xml php-bcmath php-curl php-zip php-intl php-mysql php-pgsql
   

3. Install Composer:

   curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
   sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer
   

4. Install Node.js:

   sudo apt install nodejs npm
   

Database Setup

You will likely need a local database server.

For MySQL:

sudo apt install mysql-server
sudo mysql_secure_installation

For PostgreSQL:

sudo apt install postgresql