How to install a local server. Tutorial for PHPDEV

For those working on php and mysql a server is mandatory. But what if you cannot have a place to upload and modify or maybe you just want to develop your project privately and then install online? This is the moment a local server is needed. Your computer can "act" like a normal server if you have some programs installed. PHPDEV is a free program that, once installed, can offer you the tools you needed to work offline on your projects and still be able to benefit from all the features a server has. This tutorial will guide you through all the steps needed till you have a working local server on your PC.