DDEV Launches GUI Installer for Windows: Set Up WSL2 and Docker in 10 Minutes

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DDEV introduces a major usability upgrade for Windows users with a new GUI installer in version 1.24.7. This tool replaces the previously complex PowerShell-based setup, enabling users to install DDEV and configure WSL2 in just a few clicks. It supports Docker Desktop, Rancher Desktop, Docker-CE, and traditional Windows setups.

The installer is beginner-friendly, requiring minimal command-line interaction and automatically handling WSL2 setup. A walkthrough video shows the full process from setting up WSL2 and Docker CE to launching a DDEV project—on a fresh Windows machine in under 10 minutes. This aligns DDEV with its cross-platform goals, offering consistent workflows across macOS, Linux, and Windows environments.

The blog encourages developers to explore the new installer via the official documentation and highlights the importance of supporting the open-source DDEV Foundation through GitHub sponsorships.

Reference: New GUI Installer: Get DDEV Running on Windows in Just 10 Minutes (Video) by Randy Fay, DDEV (21 July 2025)

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