Mac / OSx - Change PHP version which is call in bash

Question

I have a problem with PHP which is call through bash command "php":

In bash:

php -v # PHP 5.3.17

/usr/bin/php # PHP 5.3.15

I want secondary PHP version 5.3.15 as mainly, because in this version I have correctly installed extensions etc.

How can I set /usr/bin/php as main -> I want when call "php -v" return my 5.3.15 version.

Execuse my bad English, I hope that you understand.

Thank you so much. I have Mac OSx Lion

Answer 1

Another way without changing the original php file / link is if you edit your .bashrc file as follows (works with other commands as well):

1. Open your Terminal / Commandline and type in:

   vim ~/.bashrc 

2. Then press "i" to get into edit-mode (if there shows up a problem before that, because of a swap file, then press "E" to edit the file anyway)

3. Add the following line (change the path as needed):

   alias php="/Applications/MAMP/bin/php/php5.4.10/bin/php" 

4. Press "ESC" and type in ":wq"

5. If you need the php-alias to work right out of your current shell-session, then you have to use the following command (that's optional, so only if u r continuing to work in your current shell):

   source ~/.bashrc 

That's it, no change in the /usr/bin folder needed, and u can export your bashrc file / settings to any other linux / bsd like system if needed without even touching your OS /usr/bin files. You can also add new aliases for different php versions, aliases like "php52", "php53", "php54", etc. for testing purposes or whatsoever.

Have fun, ioCron