The environment for each project is defined as YAML files (opens new window), meaning ddev start is usually the only thing required to start working on a project on a new machine-or with a collaborator. Each of your sites can be spun up with its own database and PHP version, without the need to manage or switch between specific software packages We encourage starting with a local development environment (rather than a remote host) as a means of of a defined workflow-whatever it may be-to the reliability and longevity of a website.ĭDEV is our recommended development environment because it isolates software required to run Craft from your local machine-and from your other projects. ddev start (opens new window) boots everything back up, right where you left off.

Find help and inspiration within our vibrant community (opens new window)!ĭone for the day? ddev stop (opens new window) will spin down any containers for the project and free up system resources.Discover plugins to add features or integrate with other services.

Run a console command using ddev craft.

Explore Craft’s main content tools: elements and custom fields.

Review configuration methods and options.

Get familiar with the directory structure that was created during installation.

You’re welcome to explore things at your own pace-but here are some great starting points: The username and password you provided during setup (opens new window) were used to create the first admin user. Ready to dive in? Sign in to the control panel by clicking Go to your control panel 1 from the welcome screen, or running ddev launch admin.

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