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Which folder should you place your WordPress files in when using XAMPP for local development?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Wordpress - WordPress Basics and Architecture
Which folder should you place your WordPress files in when using XAMPP for local development?
ADownloads folder on your computer
BSystem32 folder
CDesktop folder
Dhtdocs folder inside XAMPP installation directory
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Locate XAMPP installation directory

    XAMPP installs a folder named 'htdocs' which acts as the root for your local web server.

  2. Step 2: Place WordPress files inside 'htdocs'

    Putting WordPress files here allows Apache to serve your site locally.

  3. Final Answer:

    htdocs folder inside XAMPP installation directory -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    WordPress files location = B [OK]
Quick Trick: Put WordPress in htdocs to make it accessible locally [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Placing files outside the web root folder
  • Using system folders that cause permission errors
  • Confusing downloads with server folders

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