[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #5581: Consolidating setup of local Dev environment documentation and testing instructions.

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#5581: Consolidating setup of local Dev environment documentation and testing
instructions.
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 Reporter:  paaljoachim  |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  task         |      Status:  new
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Comment (by caseymilne):

 Is there any problem with mentioning some of widely used freemium local
 environment setups for Windows? Personally I use Desktop Server, it's
 available for free and it's a 1-click install. Another installable option
 is Local by Flywheel. XAMPP is another Windows environment option for a
 simulated LAMP server, it is truly free with no limitations. But the setup
 is more prone to complications than using Desktop Server which is layered
 over top of it.

 Generally I think while much of the audience might be comfortable with
 command line approaches, if we include approach that don't require command
 line we broaden the audience. Those 2 in particular, Desktop Server and
 Local by Flywheel have managed to overcome some of the very frustrating
 environment config issues that can happen on Windows.

 I think the format for a good Windows guide to local environment would
 start off with an intro about the variety of options. Perhaps stating if
 you're comfortable with a CLI approach we recommend Docker. If you want
 the fastest easier approach choose one of the recommended software options
 Desktop Server or Local by Flywheel. Then branch off the docs to cover
 each option separately.

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