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description DDEV Overview

DDEV is an open-source local development environment built around Docker containers. It provides predefined, configurable services and command-line workflows for running PHP-based projects, with established support for systems such as Drupal, WordPress, and TYPO3. DDEV is intended for developers and agencies that need reproducible development environments across different computers while avoiding the need to configure web servers, databases, and supporting services directly on each host.

help DDEV FAQ

How do I install and start a new DDEV project?

DDEV is installed via Homebrew on macOS, apt on Linux, or through the Windows installer, and it requires Docker Desktop or a compatible Docker runtime to be running. Once installed, you run 'ddev config' in your project directory to generate the .ddev configuration, then 'ddev start' to launch the containers.

Does DDEV support Drupal and WordPress out of the box?

Yes, DDEV has built-in project type presets for Drupal, WordPress, TYPO3, Magento,Backdrop, Laravel, and other PHP frameworks. When you specify a project type during configuration, DDEV automatically applies appropriate PHP versions, web server settings, and database defaults for that platform.

How do I change the PHP version in DDEV?

PHP version is controlled in the .ddev/config.yaml file by setting the 'php_version' parameter to a value such as '7.4', '8.1', or '8.3'. After editing the file, run 'ddev restart' for the change to take effect.

Can DDEV import an existing database dump from a production site?

Yes, DDEV provides a 'ddev import-db' command that accepts a SQL dump file or compressed archive and loads it into the project's database container. You can also use 'ddev mysql' to pipe in SQL files directly, and DDEV will handle the database connection automatically.

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