In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest. Open Food Network is a platform that connects farmers, distributors, and buyers, facilitating the distribution of local food. It is an open-source software application that allows for direct communication between producers and consumers, making it easier for both parties to connect and carry out transactions.
Before installing Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest, you will need the following:
Follow the steps below to install Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest:
Open the terminal by clicking on the terminal icon or pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Update your system by running the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Install the required packages by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install build-essential git-core curl zlib1g-dev libssl-dev libreadline-dev libyaml-dev libsqlite3-dev sqlite3 libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libffi-dev libpq-dev nodejs yarn ruby ruby-dev nginx certbot python3-certbot-nginx
Install Ruby version 2.6.6 by running the following commands:
curl -sSL https://rvm.io/mpapis.asc | gpg --import -
curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable
source ~/.rvm/scripts/rvm
rvm install 2.6.6
rvm use 2.6.6 --default
Clone the Open Food Network repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/openfoodfoundation/openfoodnetwork.git
Navigate to the Open Food Network directory by running the following command:
cd openfoodnetwork
Install the required gems by running the following command:
bundle install
Set up the database by running the following command:
bundle exec rake db:migrate
Load the seed data by running the following command:
bundle exec rake db:seed_fu
Precompile the assets by running the following command:
bundle exec rake assets:precompile
Start the Open Food Network server by running the following command:
rails server
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Open Food Network application.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest. You can now start using it to connect with local food producers and consumers.
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