How to Install wger on Debian Latest

wger is a free, open-source, and cross-platform fitness, workout, and weight manager. It allows you to track your workouts, routines, weight, and measurements, and create customized programs and exercises.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install wger on Debian Latest. We will show you how to install wger from the official repository and how to set up a virtual environment for wger.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you must have the following:

• A Debian Latest installation.

• A user account with sudo or root privileges.

Method 1: Installing wger from the Official Repository

The easiest way to install wger on Debian Latest is to use the official repository. Here are the steps:

1. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

2. Install wger:

sudo apt install wger

3. Verify the installation by running the following command:

wger --version

You should see the wger version number printed on the screen.

Method 2: Installing wger in a Virtual Environment

If you prefer to install wger in a virtual environment, you can follow these steps:

1. Install the necessary packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-venv

2. Create a new directory for the virtual environment:

mkdir wger-env
cd wger-env

3. Create a new virtual environment:

python3 -m venv wger

4. Activate the virtual environment:

source wger/bin/activate

5. Install wger:

pip install wger

6. Verify the installation by running the following command:

wger --version

You should see the wger version number printed on the screen.

7. To deactivate the virtual environment, run:

deactivate

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install wger on Debian Latest. You can install wger from the official repository or in a virtual environment. With wger installed, you can now track your workouts, routines, weight, and measurements, and create customized programs and exercises.

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