Since its humble beginnings as a blogging software, WordPress has evolved into the undisputed champion of content management systems (CMS).
| CMS | % All Websites | % CMS Market |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | 42.7 | 62.5 |
| Joomla | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Drupal | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Squarespace | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| Wix | 2.6 | 3.8 |
According to W3Techs, WordPress now powers a staggering 42.7% of all websites on the Internet, representing over one-third of the web. Despite its widespread adoption, it’s surprising to learn that many new developers are either unfamiliar with WordPress or unsure how to leverage its power.
One possible reason for this disconnect could be the perceived barrier to entry associated with setting up a server to host a WordPress site.
Today WordPress decided to release it’s first ever desktop app – Studio, in the hope that obstacle is becoming a thing of the past.
Studio is a game-changing tool designed to streamline the WordPress local development workflow. With just a few clicks, developers can install Studio, create a new site, and share a demo link with clients—all within a matter of minutes. The Studio app, currently available exclusively for Mac users, boasts a sleek and intuitive interface, making it incredibly user-friendly.
With just 1 click, you can access to all customisation option, as well as develop locally in VS Code or terminal
Add a demo site with a click, and your demo site will be accessible on the internet for 7 days.
One of the standout features of Studio is its use of SQLite, eliminating the need for developers to set up a MySQL server on their local environment. This simplifies the development process and accelerates time-to-market for WordPress projects. However, Studio lacks continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) capabilities to push changes to a live server. Developers are still required to manually upload the final website to production.
Learn more about Studio here: https://developer.wordpress.com/docs/developer-tools/studio/
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