PHP Built-in Server Setup Script 🚀

This Bash script sets up and runs a PHP built-in server for a backend application. It checks for necessary files, starts the server, and performs cleanup after the server stops. The server handles backend PHP operations, including data retrieval and processing. 💻🔍

Overview

• Purpose: Initialize a PHP server for local development. 🛠️
• Environment: Assumes PHP is installed on your machine. 🖥️

Script Details

Variables

• SERVER_ADDRESS: The address where the server will run (default is localhost). 🌐
• SERVER_PORT: The port number for the server (default is 5555). 🔌
• BACKEND_ROOT: The root directory for the backend files (set to ./src/backend/). 📁

Functionality

1. Check PHP Installation: Verifies if PHP is installed by sourcing check_php.sh. ✅
2. File Creation:
   • Creates a sample JSON file if it doesn't exist (create_json.sh). 📄
   • Creates the workout_plan.php file if it doesn't exist (create_php.sh). 📝
3. Server Check: Checks if the server is already running (functionality to be implemented). ⚠️
4. Start the Server:
   • Starts the PHP built-in server in the background. 🚀
   • Waits for 2 seconds to allow the server to start. ⏳
5. Open Browser: Opens the default web browser to the server's index file (index.php). 🌍
6. Wait for Server Process: Waits for the server process to finish. ⏲️
7. Cleanup: Checks if the server was running and performs cleanup if necessary. 🧹

Work in Progress

• The server check functionality is marked as a TODO and needs to be implemented. 🛠️
• Additional error handling and logging features may be added in future updates. 📈
• Consideration for production deployment and security measures is needed. 🔒

Usage

1. Ensure PHP is installed on your machine. 📦
2. Place the script in a directory with the necessary backend files. 📂
3. Run the script from the terminal. 🖥️

Notes

• The script relies on external scripts for checking PHP, creating JSON, and creating PHP files. Ensure these scripts are present and executable. 📜
• The cleanup function should handle any necessary cleanup tasks, such as removing temporary files or stopping services. 🗑️
• This script is designed for local development and may need modifications for production use. ⚙️
• The server handles backend PHP operations, including data retrieval and processing. 🔄

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Feel free to explore the depths of shell scripting and ethical hacking as you enhance your backend development skills! 🕵️‍♂️💡