Set up PHP and MySQL using XAMPP and create a PHP web application using Visual Studio Code.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up a PHP and MySQL development environment using XAMPP and creating a PHP web application using Visual Studio Code. XAMPP is a popular software package that provides an easy way to install and configure PHP, MySQL, and Apache on your local machine. This local development environment allows you to build and test web applications without the need for a live server.