I'm still using Xampp to test php websites or WordPress website. There are other alternative softwares of Xampp. Which are wamp, lamp, etc.
Basically I use PHP, mysql function. Other than these two, I don't use Filezilla server, mercury, tomcat and other addon extras.
I have installed it inside my D drive instead the operating system drive C.
I feel it so easy to install Xampp, but first time I searched here & there to make it work.