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You want to install WordPress on a local computer for testing. Which software package should you install first?

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Wordpress - WordPress Basics and Architecture
You want to install WordPress on a local computer for testing. Which software package should you install first?
AA FTP client
BA local server stack like XAMPP or MAMP
CA WordPress theme installer
DOnly WordPress files without server software
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand local WordPress requirements

    WordPress needs a web server, PHP, and MySQL even on a local machine.

  2. Step 2: Identify software providing these locally

    XAMPP or MAMP bundles Apache, PHP, and MySQL for easy local setup.

  3. Final Answer:

    A local server stack like XAMPP or MAMP -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Local WordPress needs server stack like XAMPP [OK]
Quick Trick: Use XAMPP or MAMP to run WordPress locally [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Trying to run WordPress without server software locally
  • Downloading themes before installing WordPress
  • Confusing FTP client with server software

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