How to Install CodeIgniter 4 on Local Machine – Step-by-Step Guide

Hello everyone,
I’m new to CodeIgniter and wanted to share a simple step-by-step guide for installing CodeIgniter 4 on your local machine. It’s pretty straightforward:

1. Download the latest CodeIgniter 4 release from the official site.
   
2. Extract the files to your local web server’s root directory (like
   
   Code:

   htdocs
   for XAMPP).
   
3. Make sure you have PHP 7.3 or higher installed.
   
4. Open your terminal, navigate to the project folder, and run
   
   Code:

   php spark serve
   to start the built-in development server.
   
5. Open your browser and go to
   
   Code:

   http://localhost:8080
   to see the welcome page
   If anyone encounters issues with permissions or PHP extensions, feel free to ask here!

Happy coding!