DDEV
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VisitDDEV vs nvm
What both publish
| Fact | DDEV | nvm |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Users can add add-ons, run lifecycle hook scripts, and provide their own Dockerfiles. | Mirror URLs, authorization headers and several NVM_* environment variables can customize downloads and installation behavior. |
| Purpose | DDEV is a local development environment for web developers that launches Docker based environments for PHP and Node.js. | nvm lets users install and use different Node.js versions from the command line. |
| Support | The project points users to documentation, GitHub issues, Discord, and contact options for support. | The project states that only the latest nvm version is supported. |
DDEV plans
- DDEVFree
nvm plans
- nvmFree
Pick DDEV if…
DDEV suits web developers and teams who need local Docker-based environments for PHP or Node.js projects. Its presets and integrations are relevant to people working with the listed CMSs, frameworks and hosting providers.
Pick nvm if…
nvm suits developers who need to manage Node.js versions from the command line, including per-project version selection and CI/CD use. It is intended for per-user, per-shell installation.