If my localhost server suddenly starts showing 'internal server error', what's the first thing to check?

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If my localhost server suddenly starts showing 'internal server error', what's the first thing to check?
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The very first thing to check is your server's error logs immediately after the error occurs. This will usually provide the most direct clue. If the logs are unclear, consider if you recently made any code changes or installed new software that might conflict with your local server environment.