What is a local development server and how to use it?

When we work on developing web projects, whether in JavaScript or any other programming language, it is common to use a local development server to test our code quickly and efficiently. In this article I will explain what a local development server is and how you can use it in your projects.

What is a local development server?

A local development server is software that allows us to simulate a web server on our own machine. That is, we can run and test our code as if it were running on an online server, but it is actually running on our own computer.

This has several advantages. First, it allows us to test our code without having to upload it to an external server, which can save us time and resources. Second, it allows us to work more securely, since we can modify and test our code without affecting the operation of a production server.

How to use a local development server?

There are several automators and tools that allow us to use a local development server in our projects. One of the most popular is XAMPP, which offers us a complete development environment with an Apache server, a MySQL database and the PHP programming language.

To use XAMPP, we simply have to download and install it on our computer. Once installed, we can start the Apache server and the MySQL database from its control panel. Next, we can add our project files to XAMPP's "htdocs" folder and access them through our web browser by entering the "localhost" URL.

In addition to XAMPP, there are also other options such as WAMP (for Windows), MAMP (for macOS), and LAMP (for Linux). These tools provide us with a local development server with all the necessary functionalities to run our web projects and work on them efficiently.

Javascript in Spanish

Although most documentation and resources related to web development are typically in English, there is a growing community of developers sharing content in Spanish, including the Javascript programming language.

If you are starting to program in Javascript and prefer to find resources in Spanish, there are many websites, blogs and YouTube channels that offer tutorials, courses and documentation in our language. On NelkoDev, for example, you will find a wide variety of content related to Javascript and other programming languages.

Additionally, if you have any questions or need help with your project, you can always contact us through our website at https://nelkodev.com or consult our project portfolio at https://nelkodev.com/portfolio/.

Conclusion

Using a local development server is a very useful practice for web developers. It allows us to test and debug our code quickly and efficiently, without having to upload it to an online server. Additionally, in the case of Javascript in Spanish, there is a growing community of developers who share resources and content in our language.

I hope you found this article useful and that you can make the most of a local development server for your projects. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need additional help!

Frequent questions:

What is a local development server?

A local development server is software that allows us to simulate a web server on our own machine to test and develop web projects.

What are some popular local development server options?

Some popular options are XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP, and LAMP. These tools provide us with a complete development environment with a web server and database.

Where can I find resources in Spanish about Javascript?

There are various websites, blogs and YouTube channels that offer tutorials, courses and documentation in Spanish on the Javascript programming language.

How can I contact NelkoDev?

You can contact us through our website at https://nelkodev.com or consult our project portfolio at https://nelkodev.com/portfolio/.