KeystoneJS is a free and open-source CMS (Content Management System) and web application platform based on Node.js. It allows developers to create dynamic and responsive websites, web applications, and APIs quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing KeystoneJS on Linux Mint Latest.
To follow this tutorial, you will need the following:
KeystoneJS requires Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager) to be installed on your system. If you have not already installed them, run the following commands in your terminal:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm
After the installation is complete, verify the versions of Node.js and NPM using the following commands:
node -v
npm -v
Note: If you encounter any issues while installing Node.js or NPM, refer to the official documentation for additional help.
KeystoneJS also requires MongoDB, a NoSQL document-oriented database. Use the following command to install it:
sudo apt-get install mongodb
After the installation is complete, start the MongoDB service using the following command:
sudo systemctl start mongodb
Also, enable the MongoDB service to start automatically on system startup using the following command:
sudo systemctl enable mongodb
Finally, verify that the MongoDB service is running using the following command:
sudo systemctl status mongodb
To install KeystoneJS, use the following command in your terminal:
sudo npm install -g generator-keystone
This will install the KeystoneJS generator globally.
To create a new KeystoneJS project, run the following command:
yo keystone
This command will prompt you for some information about your project, such as its name, database configuration, and admin user credentials. After you provide this information, KeystoneJS will generate the basic files and directories for your project.
After generating the project, navigate to its directory using the following command:
cd my-keystone-project
Then, start the KeystoneJS server using the following command:
node keystone
This will start the server on port 3000 by default. You can access the KeystoneJS admin interface by visiting http://localhost:3000/keystone.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed KeystoneJS on your Linux Mint Latest system. Now you can create and manage your own dynamic and responsive websites, web applications, and APIs using KeystoneJS.
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