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Lando is a free, open-source local development environment built around Docker containers. It provides configurable recipes and tooling for running websites and applications that use systems such as PHP, Node.js, databases, and common content-management frameworks on a developer's computer. By defining services and development commands in project configuration, it helps web-development teams reproduce similar local environments across different machines without manually assembling every container.

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What is Lando and how is it used in software development?

Lando is a free, open-source local development environment built on top of Docker container technology. It allows developers to easily configure and run complex application stacks, such as a WordPress site or a Laravel application, directly on their local machine.

How does Lando simplify Docker for developers?

Instead of writing complex Dockerfiles, Lando uses simple configuration files called recipes, defined via a straightforward `.lando.yml` file. This allows developers to spin up a server with specific versions of PHP, Node.js, and databases using a single command.

Is Lando free to use?

Yes, Lando is completely free and open-source software maintained by a community of developers and sponsored by the digital agency Tandem. It relies on Docker as its underlying engine to virtualize the services and tools required for local development.

How do you start and stop a Lando environment?

After configuring your `.lando.yml` file, you can start your local application by typing `lando start` in your terminal. To completely shut down the local environment, you simply run the `lando poweroff` command to stop the Docker containers.

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