How to Install Dim on Alpine Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Dim on Alpine Linux Latest using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure that you have the following requirements:

Step 1: Install Required Packages

To install Dim on Alpine Linux Latest, you need to install some required packages. Open the terminal and run the following command to update the package list:

sudo apk update

Next, install the packages required for Dim using the following command:

sudo apk add git golang

Step 2: Clone Dim Repository

Once you have installed the required packages, you can clone the Dim repository to your system. Run the following command to clone the Dim repository:

git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.git

Step 3: Build Dim

In this step, you will build Dim from the source code. Navigate to the cloned repository directory by running the following command:

cd dim

Next, execute the following command to build Dim:

go build

Step 4: Install Dim

Once you have successfully built Dim, you can install it by running the following command:

sudo cp dim /usr/local/bin/dim

This command will install Dim in the /usr/local/bin/ directory.

Step 5: Verify Dim Installation

To verify that Dim has been installed successfully, you can run the following command:

dim --version

This will display the version of Dim you have installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dim on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now use Dim to build decentralized applications on the Dusk Network. If you have any issues or questions, refer to the official documentation at https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.

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