Starting a new WordPress project? Let’s skip past the “it works on my machine” drama and get your team actually shipping code. A solid development setup isn’t just about having MAMP installed and calling it a day – it’s about creating a consistent, reliable environment where your team can focus on building features instead of fighting configuration issues.
Your development environment is your forge – the place where you’ll spend countless hours crafting solutions. We’ll cover everything from setting up a bulletproof local development environment (complete with local SSL certificates that don’t throw security tantrums), to implementing WordPress coding standards that’ll make your code reviews less painful. You’ll learn which development tools actually matter (hint: it’s not about having the fanciest VS Code theme) and how to document your setup so the next developer doesn’t curse your name.