Local WordPress Development

When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM

This month will be looking at various ways to run WordPress locally. There are popular tools like Local WP and DevKinsta. There are cutting edge tools new tools like WordPress Studio and Playground. There are legacy server environments like XAMPP MAMP, or WAMP. Finally there are CLI tools like Cove, VVV and wp-env. Which tool is your go to?

Pizza 🍕 and introductions at 7pm. Come with your laptops, ask questions and join the discussion.

RSVP here or on meetup.com

🗒️ About our location.

Free parking in lot off of market street. See here for directions to The Candy Factory, Warehouse D.

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