Answers for "run php locally windows"

cmd run php file

// terminal run php file
// First run "php" in the terminal, in the path directory
php
// If php works there. Then :
php path_to_file/file_name.php

//This will run your php and print stuff to your console in plain text.
//It's useful for a range of testing and data maniplation purposes. 
//And has the full php cammand line. So potential is up to your imagination.

how to run php on windows

If php installed - in cmd > php filename.php
Follow the steps if php not installed, https://www.sitepoint.com/how-to-install-php-on-windows/