If you’re anything like me—living at the intersection of tech, education, and a bit of chaos—you’re probably always looking for ways to speed up development without burning out.
Even if you’re developing solo like me, version control is a must. My setup syncs GitHub right into the heart of my LocalWP projects.
Using GitHub Desktop for Maximum Flow
I use GitHub Desktop—because honestly, sometimes you just want a clean, visual interface.
Here’s my workflow:
- Install GitHub Desktop
- Create a repo inside the plugin/theme folder of your LocalWP site
- Edit → Test locally → Push to GitHub
This is where things get magic.
Instead of zipping files or uploading manually, I use GitHub to push updates—and my live WordPress sites just pull them!