Noob Subdomain for testing

[DrawingCloud]

Hello I am new to the whole webpage making. I hope to learn using xampp. First I would like to ask how I can setup subdomains for testing environment for my webpages.
For example how can I make a domain like project1.test.com, project2.test.com, and project3.test.com etc.
Or can just have webpages in different folders?
This way I can work on more than 1 webpage at a time.
Is this a good idea?

Also, I plan do most of my mockups in gimp as I do not have enough cash for photoshop.
What would be a good webpage editor to use?
What are some good books on webpage making?

[Sharley]

You will need to research vhost or virtualhost in this English XAMPP for Windows forum - advanced search - and/or your favorite search engine.

There are many working examples for you to work and experiment with.

What would be a good webpage editor to use?
What are some good books on webpage making?

Again Google, or your favorite search engine, is your best friend for answers to these questions.