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How to Use WordPress Docker Container for Testing Themes and Plugins Locally
Test WordPress themes and plugins locally in a Docker container before deploying them on production:
– Create containers quickly with Docker Compose.
See the example of docker-compose.yml.
– Reinstall WordPress in a Docker container easily.
[VirtualBox] Configure an Ubuntu 22.04 / 20.04 Virtual Machine for Web Development (Complete Guide)
The complete guide on creating a VirtualBox VM for web development. See how to
– Create Ubuntu 22.04 / 20.04 VirtualBox virtual machines.
– Configure the network on a bridged adapter or 2 adapters: NAT + host-only.
– Install Guest Additions.
– Share folders between the host machine and the virtual machine.
– Optimize performance.
How to Add Xdebug to the Official Docker WordPress Image
Use a Dockerfile to add XDebug to the official Docker WordPress image:
– Build your own WordPress image with XDebug enabled.
See examples of Dockerfile and docker-compose.yml.
– Do not want to build? Download a pre-made image from a repository on Docker Hub.
– See how to configure PhpStorm for debugging.
– Learn how to separate production and development environments using multiple Docker Compose files.
– See how to use Nginx in a Docker container as a Reverse Proxy.
– See how to add PHP extensions to the Docker WordPress Image.