Open Channels FM Learn How WordPress Playground Revolutionizes Local Development Testing and Learning
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Sep 2, 2025 Felipe Sintra, a Developer Relations Advocate at Automattic and a Google Developer Expert in web technologies, dives into the transformative WordPress Playground. He highlights its ease of use for both beginners and pros, showcasing how it simplifies local development and testing. The integration of AI and web assembly is explored, aiming to elevate web development experiences. Felipe also discusses the importance of collaboration in open-source projects, weaving in personal stories about community connection and culinary creativity!
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WordPress Runs Fully In The Browser
- WordPress Playground runs WordPress entirely in the browser using WebAssembly and PHP compiled to run in JavaScript.
- That removes the need for a server and lets anyone run WordPress instantly from a URL.
Use Playground For Quick Testing
- Use Playground when you need a quick, zero-setup WordPress instance to test plugins or themes.
- Share a URL so others can try a plugin or branch without installing Docker or configuring servers.
Contributors Day Setup Nightmare
- Felipe described Contributors Day where dozens of people wasted hours installing Docker before testing code.
- He contrasted that with Playground's instant URLs which avoid long setup delays.