I want to install WordPress on my own server. What are the recommended PHP and database versions for the current WordPress download? Also, if I need local support or want to connect with other WordPress users in Belgium, how do the meetups in Belgium help, and what kind of events do they offer?
Navigate to the 'Get WordPress' page. Identify the recommended PHP and database versions for self-installation. Navigate to the 'Meetups' page. Identify how meetups provide help and connect with experienced users in Belgium, including the types of events offered. List the recommended software versions and explain how meetups offer local support and what event formats they provide.
State that the recommended PHP version is 7.4 or greater. State that the recommended database version is MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.5 or greater. Explain that local meetups provide face-to-face events, including 'help desk WordPress' sessions, workshops, presentations/conferences, hackathons, social gatherings, and coworking opportunities, allowing users to share experiences with other WordPress users in Belgium.