Running PHP with Apache on Mac

1. Open the terminal
2. Type "cd /etc/apache2"
3. Change permission on httpd.conf by typing "sudo chmod 755 httpd.conf"
4. Open httpd.conf
1. Search for "#LoadModule php5_module libexec/apache2/libphp5.so" (line 117)
2. Uncomment the line by removing "#"
5. To start the server type "sudo apachectl start"
6. To stop your server type "sudo apachectl stop"
7. Your files should be saved in "/Library/WebServer/Documents/ "
8. On your browser, type "localhost"
1. You should see "It works!"

Testing your server

1. Create a file call "test.php"
2. Copy/Type this in
3. Save it in "/Library/WebServer/Documents/ 
4. Open your browser and type "localhost/test.php"
5. You should see "Please work"

Ryan has a post explaining what each steps mean.

Source:

• http://www.editrocket.com/articles/php_mac_os_x.html
• http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/restarting-apache-under-oxs-commandline/