PHPRunner Quick Start Guide
PHPRunner is a low-code application builder for creating production-ready web applications around your data. This guide will help you download PHPRunner, install it on your computer, and create your first application.
Step 1: Download PHPRunner
If you have already requested the PHPRunner trial, open the download page and download the version for your operating system.
PHPRunner is available for:
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Choose the appropriate version and download the installation package.
Step 2: Install PHPRunner
Windows
Run the downloaded installer and follow the installation prompts.
When installation is complete, start PHPRunner from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
macOS
Open the downloaded PHPRunner package and follow the installation instructions.
After installation, launch PHPRunner from your Applications folder.
Linux
Download the package appropriate for your Linux distribution and install it using your normal package installation method.
PHPRunner packages are available for Debian-based and RedHat-based Linux distributions.
After installation, start PHPRunner from your desktop environment or application launcher.
Step 3: Create your first application
Start PHPRunner and create a new project.
A typical first project involves these steps:
- Connect to your database.
- Select the tables and views you want to use.
- Choose which pages should be available for each table.
- Configure the application's appearance and behavior.
- Build the project.
- Open the generated application in your browser.
PHPRunner includes a built-in web server, so you can build and test your application locally before deploying it to a web server.
Where to go next
Once your first application is running, you can continue customizing it visually, add business logic with events and code, configure security, and connect additional data sources.
For more help, see:
You can also visit the PHPRunner product page for an overview of application-building features and deployment options.