Day 2: Getting Started with WordPress
Introduction:
Welcome to Day 2 of our 30-day WordPress Web design course! Today, we’ll set up our local development environment and install WordPress locally. This setup will allow you to experiment and build your website without needing a live web server.
Step 1: Setting Up a Local Development Environment
A local development environment lets you run a web server on your computer. Here are some popular options:
- XAMPP: A free and open-source cross-platform web server solution stack package developed by Apache Friends, consisting mainly of the Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB database, and interpreters for scripts written in the PHP and Perl programming languages.
- MAMP: A free, local server environment that can be installed under macOS and Windows with just a few clicks.
- Local by Flywheel: A popular local WordPress development tool that simplifies the setup process.
We’ll use XAMPP for this guide, but the steps are similar for other tools.
Step 2: Installing XAMPP
1. Download XAMPP:
Go to the XAMPP website (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) and download the version compatible with your operating system.
2. Install XAMPP:
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. During installation, you can choose the components you want to install. Ensure Apache and MySQL are selected.
3. Start XAMPP:
Open the XAMPP Control Panel and start the Apache and MySQL modules. You should see green indicators next to each module, indicating they are running.
Step 3: Downloading WordPress
1. Visit the WordPress website:
Go to the WordPress.org website(https://wordpress.org/) and download the latest version of WordPress.
2. Extract the WordPress files:
Extract the downloaded WordPress ZIP file to a folder on your computer.
Step 4: Setting Up a Database
1. Access phpMyAdmin:
Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost/phpmyadmin/`. This will open the phpMyAdmin interface.
2. Create a new database:
Click on the “New” button in the left sidebar.
Enter a name for your database (e.g., `wordpress`) and click “Create.”
Step 5: Installing WordPress Locally
1. Move WordPress files to XAMPP folder:
Copy the extracted WordPress files to the `htdocs` folder inside your XAMPP installation directory (e.g., `C:\xampp\htdocs\wordpress`).
2. Open WordPress installation wizard:
In your web browser, go to `http://localhost/wordpress/`. This will open the WordPress installation wizard.
3. Configure WordPress:
- Select your language and click “Continue.”
- Enter the database details you created earlier:
- Database Name: `wordpress`
- Username: `root`
- Password: (leave it blank)
- Database Host: `localhost`
- Table Prefix: `wp_` (or leave it as default)
4. Run the installation:
Click “Submit” and then “Run the installation.”
5. Set up your WordPress site:
- Enter your site information, including the site title, username, password, and email address.
- Click “Install WordPress.”
6. Log in to your WordPress dashboard:
Once the installation is complete, log in to your WordPress dashboard using the credentials you provided.
Concluding our topic “Getting Started with WordPress”
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up a local development environment and installed WordPress locally. You now have a fully functional WordPress site that you can experiment with and build upon. Tomorrow, we’ll dive into understanding domains and hosting. Stay tuned!
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