How to install Yii Framework & How to Create Your First App

Download the Yii framework source files from below link:-

http://www.yiiframework.com/download/

PHP xampp server

YiiRoot = C:\xampp\htdocs\yii\framework

WebRoot = C:\xampp\htdocs


Open your command prompt install the yii framework

C:\xampp\htdocs\yii\framework>yiic webapp C:\xampp\htdocs\yourfirstapp
C:\xampp\htdocs\mesmarty'? [Yes|No] give y

all the script will be excuted

Finally Your application has been created successfully under C:\xampp\htdocs\mesmarty.