How to Install Strider on Linux Mint Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Strider on Linux Mint. Strider is a powerful Continuous Integration and Deployment platform that is easy to use and highly configurable.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before installing Strider, you need to have the following prerequisites installed and configured on your system:

1. Node.js: Strider requires Node.js v0.10.x or higher. You can download and install the latest version of Node.js from the official website.

    ```
    $ sudo apt-get install curl
    $ curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_10.x | sudo bash -
    $ sudo apt-get install nodejs
    ```
   

2. MongoDB: Strider uses MongoDB as its backend database. You can install MongoDB by following the instructions given on the official website.

    ```
    $ sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv EA312927
    $ echo "deb http://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc)/mongodb-org/4.4 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-4.4.list
    $ sudo apt-get update
    $ sudo apt-get install -y mongodb-org
    $ sudo systemctl start mongod
    $ sudo systemctl enable mongod
    ```
   

Step 2: Install Strider

Once you have satisfied the prerequisites, you can start installing Strider by following these steps:

1. Clone the Strider repository from Github:

    ```
    $ git clone https://github.com/Strider-CD/strider.git
    ```
   

2. Change your current directory to the newly cloned repository:

    ```
    $ cd strider
    ```
   

3. Install the dependencies required by Strider:

    ```
    $ npm install
    ```
   

4. Start Strider:

    ```
    $ npm start
    ```
   

Step 3: Configure Strider

After installing Strider, you need to configure it to suit your needs. You can access the Strider web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

The first time you visit the Strider web interface, you will be prompted to create an admin user. After creating the admin user, you can start configuring Strider by adding your Github repository or any other supported Git hosting provider.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the installation process of Strider on Linux Mint Latest. Strider is a powerful tool that can save you time and headache by automating your Continuous Integration and Deployment process. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to check the Strider documentation or seek help from the Strider community.

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