Local test server for PHP, similar to Django server

Question

As a Python developer using mostly Django, I'm already used to having an embedded test server

I am not looking for a universal solution like XAMPP or WAMP.

Answer 1

Looks like PHP 5.4 added this feature:

http://www.php.net/manual/en/features.commandline.webserver.php

Answer 2

you can see http://nanoweb.si.kz/