DDEV Setup on Windows with WSL2 and Drupal 11 Installation Guide
Randy Fay’s newly updated video guide explains how to install and configure DDEV on Windows using WSL2. The tutorial walks through setting up a Linux environment with `wsl --install`, installing Docker CE, and running the new DDEV Windows installer. It emphasizes working within the WSL2 file system for optimal performance and compatibility with web applications.
The guide includes a full Drupal 11 installation using Composer, trusted HTTPS configuration, and essential DDEV commands like `ddev snapshot` and `ddev export-db`. It also covers integration with PhpStorm and VS Code, including Xdebug debugging for both. Viewers are shown how to choose between Docker Desktop and Docker CE based on development needs.
Designed for developers new to DDEV or WSL2, the video mirrors the official installation docs while adding detailed context, real-world examples, and troubleshooting tips. It supports cross-platform development and streamlines setup for Drupal and PHP projects on Windows.
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