The article guides readers through the process of installing the PHP XML extension on Ubuntu. This extension is essential for handling XML files, enabling operations like parsing, manipulation, and generation of XML content within PHP applications. The guide offers step-by-step instructions, including necessary commands and configurations, to ensure a successful installation and unlock various XML-related functionalities for PHP projects on Ubuntu systems.

Step 1: Update Package Lists

Open a terminal window and run the following command to update the package lists.

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install php-xml

Once the package lists are updated, you can proceed to install the PHP XML extension by running the following command.

sudo apt install php-xml

PHP 8.2

Run the following command to install php-xml for PHP 8.2.

sudo apt-get install php8.2-xml

PHP 8.1

Run the following command to install php-xml for PHP 8.1.

sudo apt-get install php8.1-xml

 PHP 8.0

Run the following command to install php-xml for PHP 8.0.

sudo apt-get install php8.0-xml

 PHP 7.4

Run the following command to install php-xml for PHP 7.4.

sudo apt-get install php7.4-xml

 PHP 7.3

Run the following command to install php-xml for PHP 7.3.

sudo apt-get install php7.3-xml

Step 3: Restart Apache Server

After the installation is complete, restart the PHP service for the changes to take effect. Run the following command to restart PHP.

sudo service apache2 restart

Step 4: Check php-xml Extension Installed

To ensure that php-xml is successfully installed. Run the following command to check.

php -m | grep -i xml