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Setting up Windows for git and PHP
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| * Download http://windows.php.net/downloads/releases/php-5.6.5-nts-Win32-VC11-x86.zip and extract it to C:\php56 | |
| * Copy C:\php56\php.ini-development to C:\php56\php.ini | |
| * Edit C:\php56\php.ini and turn on any extensions you need | |
| * Download git from http://git-scm.com/downloads and install it. When asked about adjusting your PATH settings, select the 3rd option ('Use Git and optional tools from the Windows Command Prompt') | |
| * Open up powershell and run 'ssh-keygen.exe -t rsa' to generate an SSH key for Github | |
| * This should be availabe in C:\Users\[username]\.ssh\id_rsa.pub | |
| * Either invoke PHP with C:\php56\php.exe or add C:\php56 to your PATH | |
| * Hit the Windows key and search for 'View Advanced Windows Settings' Or Click on Start, then right-click 'My Computer' and select 'Properties' | |
| * If you right clicked on 'My Computer', click the 'Advanced' tab | |
| * Click on the 'Environmental Buttons' option | |
| * Under the 'System Variables' area edit the 'Path' option, and add '; C:\php56' to the path. You may need to log in and out for this to work after it's saved |
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