Mastering Local Drupal Development With DDEV

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Getting Started with DDEV for Drupal Development

Ivan Zugec’s latest tutorial on WebWash introduces DDEV, a Docker‑based tool that simplifies local Drupal development. By wrapping complex container setups into simple commands, DDEV offers fast onboarding and consistent project environments. The guide walks through setup, configuration, and project creation using composer and drush.

The tutorial further explains essential DDEV commands for managing containers, executing database operations, and handling project snapshots. It covers importing and exporting databases, viewing logs, and adding custom commands via shell scripts. Users are also guided through the process of automating tasks using hooks defined in the config.yaml file, which helps maintain consistency across development workflows.

Ivan also explores IDE integrations with VS Code and PhpStorm, detailing the use of extensions and plugins for seamless debugging with Xdebug. The tutorial shows how developers can use DDEV add-ons to integrate services such as Adminer, Redis, and Solr, and explains how to manage additional hostnames and improve performance with Mutagen syncing. This comprehensive guide equips developers with the tools needed to streamline and standardise their local Drupal setups.

Reference: Getting Started with DDEV for Drupal Development by Ivan Zugec, WebWash (27 January 2026)

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