Local Development Environment (LDE)

A Local Development Environment (LDE) is a software and tools configuration on a developer’s computer that enables developers to write, debug, and test software. This environment often mimics the production setting as closely as possible, encompassing programming languages, code editors, Version Control Systems, and possibly virtual machines or containers. The LDE allows developers to make and test changes without affecting the live application or production data.

Depending on company policies, an IT department may need to perform the below steps for users. For more details, refer to the Setting Up Local Development Environment Appendix.