Is there a guide to installing XenForo on your desktop?

[JoyFreak]

I'm looking to run a test version of XenForo on my desktop. I want to start making add-ons. I've been trying to find a guide that will run you through on how to run XenForo offline from your desktop? Thanks.

 

[Paul B]

XF on localhost

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[JoyFreak]

Thank you very much!

 

[SyTry]

Hello,

Yes :
https://xenforo.com/xf2-docs/dev/#setting-up-a-local-server

Regards, SyTry

 

[Paul B]

If you are planning to start looking at the PHP code, this is also worth installing.

Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined

Visual Studio Code is a code editor redefined and optimized for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications. Visual Studio Code is free and available on your favorite platform - Linux, macOS, and Windows.

code.visualstudio.com

 

[JoyFreak]

If you are planning to start looking at the PHP code, this is also worth installing.

Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined

Visual Studio Code is a code editor redefined and optimized for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications. Visual Studio Code is free and available on your favorite platform - Linux, macOS, and Windows.

code.visualstudio.com

Fantastic, thanks!

 

[Kevin]

@Kier also recently posted an updated video of his current recommendations....

XF 2.2 - Local dev environment recommendation 2020

Time for an update to our recommended setup for a no-hassle dev environment and editor, complete with an integrated step debugger. https://xenforo.com/xf2-docs/dev/windows-dev/

xenforo.com

 

[JoyFreak]

Awesome, thanks guys.