Articles posted under category: Development

Transitioning from MAMP Pro to DDEV: A Comprehensive Guide

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

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.

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Using ngrok with DDEV for site testing on mobile devices

Posted by: Karl Bowers
Posted in: ExpressionEngine  |  Craft CMS  |  Development  
Post Date: April 07 2020
Using ngrok with DDEV for site testing on mobile devices

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.

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Local Site Development with DDEV

Posted by: Karl Bowers
Posted in: ExpressionEngine  |  Craft CMS  |  Development  
Post Date: February 18 2020
Local Site Development with DDEV

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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About Karl

Karl Bowers ~ Freelance ExpressionEngine / Craft CMS Developer

Hi, my name is Karl Bowers, freelance web developer and owner of Expression 37 Ltd. I have been developing ExpressionEngine & Craft CMS websites for over 14+ years. I am trusted by and work with numerous clients up and down the UK.

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