The best way to become a power user on WordPress or a WordPress developer is to practice. This can be done by installing WordPress on your computer by setting up a localhost. From here, you can test or practice different codes, as well as work on a project before making it go live. WAMP is one program that allows you to do this.
What is WampServer?
WampServer is known as WAMP and is a collation of the Apache web server with MySQL and PHP for users on the Windows operating system. In order to set up a localhost, you will need to set up a local server, which is what WAMP will do. It is free to use and has been found to be very user friendly.
Step One: Putting WAMP on the Computer
Obviously, the first step to using WAMP for your WordPress site is to have it installed on your computer. WAMP has a website where you can download the latest version. It is important that you know what version of Windows you have operating on your computer, but you will be able to run the 32-bit WAMP on a 64-bit Windows system. The install program 
will walk you through the installation process, but you will have the ability to customize the default web browser using the program files. Finally, launch WAMP and prepare to set up a database.
Step Two: Prepare the Database
Once you have WAMP installed on your computer, you will need to set up a database for the WordPress site. You will have an application called “phpmyadmin” that will allow you to manage your MySQL databases by opening a browser window. This is where it is important to
set the default web browser to one you like working with. Click on the “databases” option to create a new database, and give it a name that you will be able to identify the work with.
Step Three: Install WordPress
WordPress is free to download from WordPress.org and is a zipped file. You want to extract the zipped file into a WordPress folder. Once you have the folder made, you will go to c:\WAMP\www and then paste a copy of the WordPress folder. Take the time to rename the folder to something that helps you remember what that file will be, such as test, beginner, or the name of your site. You will then need to open a new web browser so you can type in “http://localhost/nameoffile/” without the quotation marks 
and with the name of your file inserted for “nameoffile.” You will have an option to “Create a Configuration File” to create the wp-config.php file that WordPress will notify you that you need. You will then be given the opportunity to provide the information for your database, and you need to leave the password blank. WordPress will then create your configuration file for you and you can proceed with the installation process.
Finally, you will be given the chance to create a title for your site, username and password for the admin, as well as provide an email address for the admin. Once you hit the install button, WordPress does the work, provides you with the adequate database tables, and allows you to log in.