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A reliable local WordPress environment is essential for any developer, whether you’re building themes, plugins, or entire sites. While many tools for local WordPress development exist, Studio by WordPress.com has quickly become my go-to. It’s particularly popular among developers with websites hosted on WordPress.com.

In this post, I’ll cover Studio’s key features, share common workflows I use when developing WordPress projects, and look ahead at new features coming in 2025. Whether you’re new to Studio or looking to optimize your workflows, there’s plenty to explore.

1. What is Studio?
   1. Studio architecture: A closer look
2. Development workflows
   1. The ideal local development workflow
   2. Plugin and theme development
      1. Deploying plugins and themes
   3. Full site development
      1. Previewing and deploying a full site
3. What’s next for Studio?

What is Studio?

Studio is a free tool designed to streamline local WordPress development, no matter what you’re building. It integrates…