Why switch?
XAMPP remains useful for a straightforward local stack. LocalDeck also focuses on multiple projects, different PHP versions, safe port changes, and reproducible repair.
What stays familiar?
Apache, PHP, MySQL, and phpMyAdmin remain available. You can still start services together or individually and open localhost directly.
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Written for LocalDeck 1.0.0
After every migration, verify your project, database, and local mail before removing the old environment.