coba.php: A Simple PHP Demo File
Learn what coba.php is and how to run a tiny PHP script on your local server.
What is coba.php?
coba.php is a lightweight PHP script often used in tutorials as a small, runnable example. The name 'coba' is Indonesian for 'try' or 'test', so the file name signals that it's meant for experimentation rather than production use.
How to run coba.php locally
To run coba.php on your computer, you need a PHP-enabled environment. The easiest option is to use PHP's built-in development server, or a local stack like XAMPP, MAMP, or Laravel Valet. The steps below assume you have access to a terminal or command prompt.
Quick start
- Place the coba.php file in a folder you control.
- Open a terminal and navigate to that folder.
- Run the built-in server:
php -S localhost:8000
- Open a browser and go to:
http://localhost:8000/coba.php
A simple coba.php example
Here is a minimal PHP file that prints a greeting and the current date:
<?php
// A simple coba.php example
echo "Hello from coba.php!";
echo "<br>";
echo "Today is " . date('l, F j, Y');
?>
If you want to see a mixed HTML page, you can embed PHP inside HTML:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>coba.php</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>coba.php</h1>
<p>PHP can mix HTML with dynamic content.</p>
<?php echo "<strong>Dynamic</strong> content here."; ?>
</body>
</html>
What you can do next
- Learn basic PHP syntax: variables, echo, and how PHP runs on the server.
- Explore control structures (if/else, loops), arrays, and simple forms.
- Try combining PHP with HTML to create dynamic pages.
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