I’m setting up a local development environment for WordPress on Windows and wanted to ask what tools or setups others here recommend.
Right now I’m using XAMPP, which works fine most of the time, but occasionally I run into issues during installation or with missing files and configuration errors. I’m curious if others prefer different solutions for local WordPress development on Windows.
Some options I’ve seen people mention are Local WP, WAMP, and Docker-based setups. For those who regularly develop or test WordPress sites locally on Windows:
What environment do you use and why?
Is there a setup that’s more stable or easier to manage than XAMPP?
Any tips for avoiding common WordPress installation issues on Windows?
I’d appreciate hearing about your experiences and recommendations.