In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Converse.js on Fedora Server Latest. Converse.js is a fully-featured web-based chat client that connects directly to XMPP servers. It provides various chat-related functionalities and is used by businesses and organizations worldwide.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
Converse.js requires Node.js to be installed on your system. You can install it by running the following command:
sudo dnf install nodejs
After installation, verify that Node.js is installed by running the following command:
node -v
The output should show the version number of Node.js.
You can download Converse.js from the official website at https://conversejs.org/. Download the latest stable version (converse.js-x.x.x.tar.gz) to your system using the following command:
wget https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js/archive/master.zip
Alternatively, you can use the git command to clone the Git repository:
git clone https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js.git
Extract the downloaded file or cloned repository using the following command:
unzip master.zip
Or
tar -zxvf converse.js-x.x.x.tar.gz
Change the directory to the extracted files:
cd converse.js
Converse.js requires some additional packages to be installed. You can install them by running the following command:
sudo dnf install g++
To install Converse.js, run the following command:
npm install
This will install all the required modules and dependencies for Converse.js.
Once the installation is complete, start Converse.js by running the following command:
npm start
Converse.js should now be running on http://localhost:8080/.
You have successfully installed Converse.js on Fedora Server Latest. You can now use Converse.js to connect to your XMPP server and chat with your friends and colleagues.
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