I’m attempting to set up a development environment where I can edit PHP files stored under C:laragonwww, and have the browser automatically reload when I save changes. I am using Laragon to run the PHP and database servers, and I want to use the Live Server extension in Visual Studio Code to facilitate live reloading.
What works:
- Static files in the project directory load correctly at
http://127.0.0.1:5500/with Live Server. - Laragon is running smoothly, providing database access, and the PHP server is accessible at
http://localhost:3000/laragon/www/. - My virtual hosts are active, with the document root set to
C:laragonwww.
What doesn’t work:
- When I make changes to PHP files, the Live Server extension does not automatically reload the page.
- Reloading only works for static files, not PHP pages served by Laragon.
Setup details:
- Web server: Laragon PHP server at
http://localhost:3000/laragon/www/ - Static files: load at
http://127.0.0.1:5500/with Live Server - Ports: Apache at 8080 (with SSL at 443), PHP at 3000
- Files are saved within
C:laragonwww
Attempts made:
- Accessed PHP pages via
localhost:8080,localhost:3000, and192.168.131.1:8080/3000 - Tried various URL paths and directory configurations.
- Checked configurations and tried to configure Live Server to proxy or watch PHP files (though I understand Live Server is primarily for static content).
Questions:
- Has anyone managed to get Live Server or similar tools to automatically reload PHP pages served through Laragon?
- Are there specific configurations, extensions, or alternative tools recommended for live reloading PHP files?
- Are there known limitations or best practices for PHP development with live reload integrations?
Thanks in advance for any guidance or experiences. I appreciate your help!