I'm Morten Rand-Hendriksen and in this course I'll walk you through how to install and run WordPress on Windows and Mac using an application aptly named Local by Flywheel or just Local for short.
A local copy of WordPress means you have full control over every aspect of your site, you can experiment with content, plug ins, themes, and development from the confines of your own computer and you don't need to upload or download files to and from a server just to see the changes you've made.
Whether you're learning to use WordPress, launching a new site using WordPress, or developing themes, plug ins, or anything else for or with WordPress, having a local version of the application running on your computer is essential.
