The document outlines the process of setting up a local WordPress development environment using MAMP, detailing installation steps, database configuration, and content transfer from a live site. It includes instructions for creating a blank MySQL database, copying and editing a live database, and managing the wp-content folder. Resources and additional references are provided for further assistance.

1. Wordpress and MampJim RaffelCEO ColorMetrixand Inspirational Small Business Story Teller at Jim Raffel.com

2. A functional WordPress development environment on your local machine.The Goal

3. The MethodInstall MAMPInstall an empty WordPress blogCopy and edit your live databaseCopy your live wp-content folderFix all the little things that are broke

4. Installing MAMPhttp://www.mamp.info/en/index.htmlFree is fine probably no need for PRO

5. Installing WordPressRecommend svncd /applications/MAMP/htdocsmkdir blogcd blogsvn co http://core.svn.wordpress.org/tags/3.2.1 .Detailed info here:http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing/Updating_WordPress_with_Subversion

6. Installing WordPress (cont)Create a blank MySQL database http://localhost/MAMPUtilize phpMyAdmin – it makes life easierNavigate to new bloghttp://localhost/blogComplete WordPress configuration page

7. Copy and Edit Live Databasemysqldump to copy$ mysqldump –u [database user name] –p[database user’s password] [database name] > [dump file name].sql Move dump file to local machine and editreplace //blogname.com with //localhost/blogCreate blank MySQL databaseImport edited dump file /applications/mamp/Library/bin/mysql -u root -proot[database name] < [edited dump file].sql

8. Copy and Edit Live wp-contentThere is where all your plugins, images and other customizations should be.I use tarfrom the blog foldertar cvf wp-content.tar wp-content/Copy that file to local machineExpand the tar file and replace the local wp-content foldertar xvf wp-content.tar

9. Fix all the little thingsEdit wp-config.phpDatabase name and double check table prefixBlog should at least now loadhttp://localhost/blogThemes can be a mess hereActivate a different theme and then reactivate your premium themeAlso, I lost most of my widgets

10. An AlternativeIn the past (but it seems broken at the moment) BackupBuddy almost completely automated this process.Premium plugin so make sure the feature is working again before paying.Probably only makes sense if you are doing this frequently

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