How to Install Dim on Arch Linux

Dim is a full-stack JavaScript platform for building modern web applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Dim on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Dim on Arch Linux:

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

Before we can install Dim, we need to install Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager). Open your terminal and run the following commands to install Node.js and NPM:

sudo pacman -S nodejs
sudo pacman -S npm

Step 2: Install Yarn

Next, we need to install Yarn, which is a package manager for Node.js. Run the following command in your terminal to install Yarn:

sudo npm install -g yarn

Step 3: Clone the Dim repository

Now, we need to clone the Dim repository to our local machine. Run the following command in your terminal to clone the repository:

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

Step 4: Install dependencies

Navigate to the cloned repository and run the following command to install the dependencies:

cd dim
yarn install

Step 5: Build and run the application

Finally, we can build and run the application. Run the following command to build the application:

yarn build

Once the build process is complete, run the following command to start the application:

yarn start

You should now be able to access the Dim web application by opening a web browser and going to http://localhost:3000/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Dim on Arch Linux. Now, you can start building modern web applications using Dim. Happy coding!

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