How to Install GraphHopper on Alpine Linux Latest?

GraphHopper is an open-source routing engine that can be used to create customized route planning. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install GraphHopper on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A machine running Alpine Linux Latest
• A user account with root privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Java

GraphHopper requires Java to be installed on your system. To install Java, use the following command:

apk add openjdk8

This will install the OpenJDK 8 package on your system.

Step 2: Install GraphHopper

To install GraphHopper, follow these steps:

1. Download the GraphHopper package from the official website using the following command:

   wget https://github.com/graphhopper/graphhopper/releases/download/3.0.0/graphhopper-web-3.0.0.jar
   

   You can check for the latest release on the GraphHopper website and replace the filename with the latest release.

2. Once the package is downloaded, you can start GraphHopper using the following command:

   java -jar graphhopper-web-3.0.0.jar jetty.resourcebase=webapp config=config-example.yml
   

   This command will start GraphHopper using the default configuration file. You can use your own configuration file if required.

3. The installation is complete, and you can now access GraphHopper by opening your web browser and navigating to:

   http://localhost:8989/
   

   This will open the GraphHopper web UI.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install GraphHopper on Alpine Linux Latest. Now that you have GraphHopper installed, you can start using it to create custom route planning.

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