How to run the PHP

[letlet_pogs]

Hello everyone. I am just now starting PHP. It is my first time actually. I dont know how to run the PHP. I saved the file as "HelloWorld.php", but when i opened it in firefox, no any words appear. I want that the "Hello World" will appear, can anybody help me?. Thank you very much in advance.

[jbennet]

PHP is a server-side language. You need to run it on a web server, and access it via a web browser.

[cwarn23]

Yes and if you wish to view the php files locally then you will need to use a package such as xampp.