The .htaccess file is a configuration file for Apache web servers that allows you to control the behavior of your website — without needing access to the main server configuration. It’s usually placed in the root directory of your website (e.g., /public_html or /www).
.htaccess only works on Apache servers (not nginx).
Changes take effect immediately — no need to restart the server.
Many shared hosting providers allow .htaccess, but some commands might be restricted.
Syntax errors can break your site — so be careful when editing.
Xdebug
