Step-by-step guide to installing PHP 7.4 on Ubuntu 20.04 via the command line, including adding the ondrej/php PPA repository, installing common PHP modules, setting up Composer as a dependency manager, and verifying the environment with a basic Hello World script. Note: PHP 7.4 and Ubuntu 20.04 have reached end-of-life; a newer guide covering PHP 8.1 on Ubuntu 22.04 is recommended for new setups.
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IntroductionPrerequisitesStep 1 — Setting Up PHP 7.4Step 2 — Setting Up Composer for Dependency Management (Optional)Step 3 — Testing the PHP EnvironmentConclusion4 Comments
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