How to Install Dashing on Manjaro

Dashing is a framework that allows you to create beautiful and interactive dashboards. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Dashing on your Manjaro system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that your Manjaro system is up-to-date. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 1: Install Ruby and Bundler

To install Dashing, you need to have Ruby and Bundler installed on your system. You can install them by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S ruby bundler

Step 2: Install the Dashing gem

Once Ruby and Bundler are installed, you can install the Dashing gem by running the following command:

gem install dashing

Step 3: Create a new Dashing project

To create a new Dashing project, run the following command:

dashing new my_dashboard

This will create a new directory called my_dashboard with the basic files and directories needed to start your dashboard.

Step 4: Install dependencies

To install the dependencies needed for your Dashing dashboard, navigate to the my_dashboard directory and run the following command:

bundle install

Step 5: Start the server

To start the Dashing server, navigate to the my_dashboard directory and run the following command:

dashing start

This will start the server and make your dashboard accessible through a web browser at http://localhost:3030.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Dashing on your Manjaro system! You can now start building beautiful and interactive dashboards with ease.

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