Let’s Install Vagrant and a WordPress Development Environment

This workshop is SOLD OUT.

Simply put, Vagrant makes it really easy to work with virtual machines. By using a virtual machine you can create an isolated development environment that matches server configuration, e.g. PHP/MySQL versions, resulting in fewer surprises on deployment (“Oh, it worked on my desktop!”). Vagrant will save you time, is easily installed and will enable you to give the exact same environment to somebody else.

In this workshop we are going install Vagrant and the VVV install of WordPress. Along the way (as we are waiting for the install to finish) you will learn about how Vagrant works, how to add sites to your new Vagrant setup, and about all the tools / helpers that come with VVV.

We will also touch on the VIP quickstart for WordPress VIP work.

Prerequisites:
This talk is aimed at anyone developing WordPress code.
Participants should be comfortable installing programs.
Laptop
If you wish to save time, you may also want to:

  1. Install Git
  2. Install VirtualBox 4.3.x
  3. Install Vagrant 1.6.x

This is a hands-on workshop. A special ticket to this event is required. Space is limited.

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