How to Set Up Drupal with Lando for Local Development

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Ravikant Kumawat’s guide on Specbee introduces Lando as a Docker-based DevOps tool for Drupal development. The article explains how Lando simplifies local environment setup, supports cross-platform compatibility, and avoids conflicts across projects. It outlines system requirements and provides installation instructions for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

The tutorial walks users through creating a Drupal project with Composer and configuring Lando using the `lando init` command. It details the selection of recipe, web root, and app naming, which generates the `.lando.yml` file. It also shows how to start Lando, retrieve local site URLs and database credentials using `lando start` and `lando info`.

While the content is accurate and clearly organized, it remains basic. It lacks deeper insights into customization or common troubleshooting tips. Nonetheless, it serves as a practical entry point for Drupal developers new to Lando.

Reference: Getting started with Lando and Drupal by Ravikant Kumawat, Specbee (29 July 2025)

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