[Feature request] Easier XAMPP updating
Posted: 28. August 2015 18:38
The only update instructions I know for XAMPP is:
I think XAMPP should be easier to update. Can't you please find easier ways to update XAMPP? I believe it is hard to do it right as it is now...
My suggestion:
The installer should have an update mode which does all the "volatile" data backup (including the .ini (php and mysql) and the .conf (apache) files) and then do the clean installation without modifying the htdocs directory.
If the setup or configuration files require changes and they had been changed since the previous installation, then the user should be prompt about it so that he can merge them himself (if automatic merging is not viable or unreliable).
That's just a proposal. If you know a better one, just tell it. Anyhow, how it is currently doesn't seem to be good for anyone. Specially since you've been updating more regularly.
- Backup everything relevant
- Uninstall
- Install new
- Restore information
- "Pray" it worked
I think XAMPP should be easier to update. Can't you please find easier ways to update XAMPP? I believe it is hard to do it right as it is now...
My suggestion:
The installer should have an update mode which does all the "volatile" data backup (including the .ini (php and mysql) and the .conf (apache) files) and then do the clean installation without modifying the htdocs directory.
If the setup or configuration files require changes and they had been changed since the previous installation, then the user should be prompt about it so that he can merge them himself (if automatic merging is not viable or unreliable).
That's just a proposal. If you know a better one, just tell it. Anyhow, how it is currently doesn't seem to be good for anyone. Specially since you've been updating more regularly.