Dev server

[b23prodtm]

The application server may be instanciated from cakephp itself, but the requirements include a php installation which may result in a different experience when in production server because PHP version might differ from local machine ans from the target docker image provided .. when on a old configuration where virtualisation is not possible, that's cake PHP still available (cake server) , but...

...A better reliable alternative, as of latest released code, is to have a VM running docker containers files to serve php fpm and apache locally .

[b23prodtm]

It seems like you're outlining two methods to set up and run your PHP-based application, potentially for development and production purposes:

1. CakePHP's Built-in Server:

   • You mention that CakePHP itself can instantiate the application server. This is suitable for quick local development.
   • It requires a local PHP installation, and as highlighted, there might be compatibility issues due to differences in PHP versions (on the local machine vs. production environment).
   • Suitable for legacy setups where virtualization (e.g., Docker) isn't an option.

2. Using Docker Containers:

   • A more reliable and modern alternative.
   • Instead of relying on the local PHP version, run your application inside Docker containers.
   • You suggest having a VM hosting Docker containers to setup services such as PHP-FPM and Apache, ensuring consistency with the production environment.

If you’re looking for a specific terminal command to use for one of these setups, could you clarify if you want the command for:

• Running CakePHP's built-in server, or
• Running Docker containers for PHP-FPM and Apache files?

Let me know so I can get or generate a suitable command for you!