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The Transparency Trap: What DDEV Doesn't Tell You [Expert Analysis]

Using DDEV as a case study, this article explores the critical balance between automation and transparency in development tools, underscoring the importance of autonomy and a deep understanding of the technologies that shape our projects. While DDEV's automated configurations for HTTPS endpoints and settings.php files streamline the developer experience, they also serve as a prime example of how such conveniences can obscure vital insights into the development process.