Articles posted under category: Development
Transitioning from MAMP Pro to DDEV: A Comprehensive Guide
Posted by: Karl BowersPosted in: ExpressionEngine | Craft CMS | Development  
Post Date: October 22 2024

This comprehensive guide outlines the process of transitioning from MAMP Pro to DDEV for local web development. It highlights the advantages of using DDEV, such as containerization, simplified configuration, and cross-platform compatibility. The article provides detailed steps for migrating your project, including creating a new DDEV project, importing your database, and adjusting your local development workflow. With clear instructions and practical tips, developers can seamlessly switch to DDEV and enhance their productivity with modern development practices.
Read more...Using ngrok with DDEV for site testing on mobile devices
Posted by: Karl BowersPosted in: ExpressionEngine | Craft CMS | Development  
Post Date: April 07 2020

When developing websites locally with DDEV, testing on mobile devices can be difficult. Ngrok offers an easy solution by creating a secure, temporary public URL for your local site, making it accessible from any mobile device. This allows you to test responsiveness, performance, and user interactions without the need for a staging server. In this post, we walk through how to set up ngrok with DDEV, providing a seamless way to preview your development work on mobile devices and share live demos with clients or team members.
Read more...Local Site Development with DDEV
Posted by: Karl BowersPosted in: ExpressionEngine | Craft CMS | Development  
Post Date: February 18 2020

After years of using MAMP for local site development I decided to look around for another alternative and came across DDEV.
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