XAMPP is an easy-to-install software distribution from Apache Friends that brings together Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl in one package. Designed for local development, it gives users a convenient environment for building and testing PHP applications without setting up each component separately. XAMPP provides a Control Panel for checking server status, along with access to phpMyAdmin and PHPInfo. The Apache Friends website also offers FAQs and how-to guides to help users get started and work with the included tools.

XAMPP is intended for development purposes only. Its configuration is designed to make local development easier, but may be insecure if the installation is made accessible to others. The project has an established community, with forums and social media channels where users can connect and follow updates. Apache Friends describes XAMPP as having been around for more than ten years, reflecting its long-standing role as a practical development environment. It is available for Windows, with the supplied welcome page identifying version 8.2.12.