Installing Wordpress

1. JU web server https://wp1.hj.se
2. Manually - locally wordpress.org
3. Local By Flywheel
4. Bitnami Add-ons for your LAMP-stacks
5. Docker 

Pros

• Work from any computer
• ...good for group work
• Accessible for clients 
• Hosted by US (no server fiddle)

Cons

• Can't develop/test offline
• Uploading off-campus require VPN
• Tedious Workflow (save-upload-view) unless you find a good plugin for your editor.

wp1.hj.se (external web host)

Pros

• You already set up the server
• You can work offline
• Simple workflow

Cons

• Very local (bad for group projects)
• Some fiddling might be needed
• Clients can't preview

Locally with XAMPP

Pros

• Easy to manage multiple sites
• Easy setup that just works
• Can work offline
• Can show online (for clients)

Cons

• Only local (bad for group projects)
•  A bit sluggish on old computers
• Not for Win 10 Home edition
• Some promotional email now and then

Local By Flywheel

Pros

• Easy to install 

Cons

• Same as other offline problems

Bitnami plugin for WAMP

Pros

• Good simulation of real deployment server
• Ready made packages (containers) configured by pros
• (Local is made with docker)
• Possible to view site for clients

Cons

• Requires some fiddling to get started
• Only local (bad for group projects)

Docker

Setting up Wordpress

1. visit your wordpress installation from browser

2. 

3.

See email "FTP credentials"

4. carry on..

5. write this down!

not admin

6. Done!

6. site address/wp-admin