Installing WordPress in a local development environment lets you design and make changes to your site offline. You can test new functionality across your site without impacting your users.
A popular, open-source content management system that is free to install, deploy, and upgrade.
A great choice for novice and experienced website developers because it is easy to use and offers a variety of plugins and themes for customization.
What is XAMPP?
XAMPP is:
A popular, open-source cross-platform PHP development environment.
A great choice for creating a local environment because it has a large install base and an active community of users willing to help.
Why use WordPress in a local environment?
Create content, make changes, and test new themes and plugins before publishing your website.
Work on development anytime, anywhere without an internet connection.
Enjoy compatibility with advanced code editors (like PhpStorm or Visual Studio) for complex development needs.
This guide provides a simple, step-by-step procedure to install WordPress in a local Windows environment using XAMPP. It is intended for web developers of all skill levels.