Download |top| Drupal 8 Using Composer ⟶ [ WORKING ]

Ensure you have the latest version of Composer installed. You can check your version by running composer --version .

Since the release of Drupal 8.8, the community uses the drupal/recommended-project template. This template sets up a secure directory structure where the web-accessible files are located in a /web subdirectory.

The official and recommended method for installing Drupal 8 (and newer versions) is using , the PHP dependency manager. Using Composer ensures that Drupal core, along with all its necessary libraries and contributed modules, are managed in a structured and reproducible way. Prerequisites download drupal 8 using composer

A clean database (MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL) must be ready for the installation process. Step 1: Download Drupal 8 Using the Recommended Template

Version 7.1 or higher is typically required for Drupal 8, though 7.4 or 8.x is recommended for later releases like 8.8+. Ensure you have the latest version of Composer installed

composer create-project drupal/recommended-project:^8.9 my_site_name Use code with caution. Starting a Site Using Drupal Composer Project Templates

To create a new project, run the following command in your terminal: This template sets up a secure directory structure

Before you begin, ensure your local environment meets the following requirements: