How to Install MedusaJS on MXLinux Latest

MedusaJS is a backend framework for building modern web applications, created with JavaScript. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MedusaJS on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

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

Step 1: Install Node.js

The first thing you need to do is install Node.js on your system. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Update the package list by running the following command:

    sudo apt update
    
  3. Install Node.js using the following command:

    sudo apt install nodejs
    
  4. Verify that Node.js is installed by running the following command:

    node --version
    

    If Node.js is installed correctly, you should see the version number displayed in the terminal.

    v14.16.1
    

Step 2: Install MedusaJS

Once Node.js is installed, you can install MedusaJS using the Node Package Manager (npm). Follow these steps to install MedusaJS:

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Install MedusaJS using the following command:

    npm install -g medusa-cli
    

    This will install MedusaJS and its dependencies on your system.

Step 3: Create a New MedusaJS Project

Now that you have installed MedusaJS, you can create a new project. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Use the following command to create a new MedusaJS project:

    medusa create my-project
    

    This will create a new MedusaJS project called "my-project" in the current directory.

  3. Change to the project directory using the following command:

    cd my-project
    
  4. Start the MedusaJS application using the following command:

    medusa start
    

    This will start the application and it will be accessible from your web browser at http://localhost:4000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MedusaJS on MXLinux Latest and created a new MedusaJS project. You can now start building your web application using MedusaJS.

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