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How to Install WordPress Locally (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Sometimes it can be convenient to work on your own machine. Check out how to install WordPress locally using DevKinsta, XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP.

Reading time: 30 min read
Publish date: July 29, 2020
Topic: DevKinsta
Topic: Localhost
Topic: WordPress Development

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How To List MySQL Databases (Step-by-Step Code Tutorial)

Skill up your server administration by learning the ins and outs of how to list MySQL databases using commands in the terminal.

Reading time: 7 min read
Publish date: October 21, 2022
Topic: Adminer
Topic: DevKinsta
Topic: MySQL Database

Polish Your Python Chops by Connecting Your App with WordPress

Learn how Python apps and WordPress can team up and talk to each other using WordPress REST API and Python's HTTP client libraries.

Reading time: 14 min read
Publish date: October 17, 2022
Topic: DevKinsta
Topic: Python
Topic: Web Development Languages
Topic: WordPress Development

How To Build a WordPress Site Offline (in 3 Simple Steps)

Learn how to easily set up and build a WordPress site offline in three simple steps using DevKinsta to provide local web development tools.

Reading time: 8 min read
Publish date: August 29, 2022
Topic: DevKinsta
Topic: Localhost
Topic: WordPress Tips

10 PHP Testing Tools for WordPress Plugins

We've rounded up 10 of the most popular open-source PHP testing tools that can help make up your testing stack for WordPress plugins.

Reading time: 11 min read
Publish date: August 5, 2022
Topic: DevKinsta
Topic: PHP Frameworks
Topic: Web Development Tools

How To Build a WordPress Site Offline (in 3 Simple Steps)

Learn how to easily set up and build a WordPress site offline in three simple steps using DevKinsta to provide local web development tools.

Reading time: 8 min read
Publish date: August 29, 2022
Topic: DevKinsta
Topic: Localhost
Topic: WordPress Tips

8 Best MAMP Alternatives in 2023

Have you been looking for an alternative to MAMP? Dive into 8 of the best MAMP alternatives available and see which one is right for you.

Reading time: 11 min read
Publish date: February 24, 2022
Topic: Localhost
Topic: MAMP

How To Edit the Hosts File in Windows 10

Tired of stumbling around the hosts file? Learn how to edit the hosts file in Windows 10 using these easy-to-follow instructions.

Reading time: 14 min read
Publish date: December 7, 2021
Topic: Domain Name System
Topic: Internet Protocol
Topic: Localhost

How to Increase the Upload Size of Your Local MAMP Web Server

Learn how to increase the default upload size in MAMP when you set up local development environments for creating and testing WordPress websites.

Reading time: 7 min read
Publish date: November 30, 2021
Topic: Localhost
Topic: MAMP

8 Best MAMP Alternatives in 2023

Have you been looking for an alternative to MAMP? Dive into 8 of the best MAMP alternatives available and see which one is right for you.

Reading time: 11 min read
Publish date: February 24, 2022
Topic: Localhost
Topic: MAMP

How to Fix the Apache Server Not Starting in MAMP Error (In 4 Steps)

Have you encountered the "Apache Server Not Starting" error in MAMP? Learn how to fix this error to get your workflow back on track.

Reading time: 6 min read
Publish date: May 18, 2021
Topic: Localhost
Topic: MAMP
Topic: PHP Errors

How to Fix the HTTP Error 500 in MAMP (3 Easy Steps)

HTTP 500 errors in MAMP are typically caused by PHP or .htaccess errors. In this article, learn how to fix HTTP 500 errors in MAMP.

Reading time: 7 min read
Publish date: May 4, 2021
Topic: Localhost
Topic: MAMP
Topic: PHP Errors

How to Fix the MAMP “phpMyAdmin Not Working” Error (3 Variations and Solutions)

Have you encountered the "phpMyAdmin Not Working" error in MAMP? Learn how to fix this error to get your workflow back on track.

Reading time: 7 min read
Publish date: May 25, 2021
Topic: Localhost
Topic: MAMP
Topic: PHP Errors

How to Fix the XAMPP “Server Certificate Does NOT Include an ID Which Matches the Server Name” Error (In 3 Steps)

Have you encountered the “Server Certificate Does NOT Include an ID Which Matches the Server Name” error in XAMPP? Learn how to fix this error.

Reading time: 6 min read
Publish date: May 20, 2021
Topic: PHP Errors
Topic: WordPress Issues
Topic: XAMPP

How to Fix the XAMPP Localhost index.php Error (2 Methods)

In this article, learn how to fix the localhost index.php error in the XAMPP local development tool.

Reading time: 6 min read
Publish date: May 13, 2021
Topic: Localhost
Topic: PHP Errors
Topic: XAMPP

How to Fix the XAMPP HTTP Error 404 “The Requested Resource Is Not Found”

In this article, learn how to fix the "Requested Resource is Not Found" 404 error in XAMPP.

Reading time: 8 min read
Publish date: May 6, 2021
Topic: HTTP Status Codes
Topic: Website Errors
Topic: XAMPP

How to Fix XAMPP if It’s Not Working (3 Common Solutions)

Are you experiencing issues with the XAMPP local development tool? In this article, learn how to troubleshoot XAMPP if it's not working.

Reading time: 10 min read
Publish date: April 27, 2021
Topic: Localhost
Topic: PHP Errors
Topic: XAMPP

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