How to install Open Food Network on NetBSD

Open Food Network is an online platform designed for local food systems that allows producers to create a virtual storefront and sell their products directly to consumers. In this tutorial, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to install Open Food Network on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• NetBSD operating system
• Command-line interface (CLI) access with root privileges
• Ruby version manager (RVM)
• Ruby version 2.6.6 or higher

Step 1 – Install RVM

First, we need to install RVM, which is a command-line tool used to manage different versions of Ruby on the system. To install RVM, enter the following command in the terminal:

$ curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable

After RVM is installed, ensure that it is properly integrated with the shell by running:

$ source /usr/local/rvm/scripts/rvm

Step 2 - Install Ruby

Once RVM is installed, we can proceed to install a version of Ruby. We recommend using Ruby version 2.6.6 or higher. To install Ruby, run the following command:

$ rvm install ruby

After the installation is complete, ensure that the correct version of Ruby is being used:

$ which ruby

Step 3 – Install Required Dependencies

Open Food Network requires several dependencies to function correctly. To install them, enter the following command in the terminal:

$ pkgin install git postgresql-server postgresql-client nodejs npm

Step 4 – Download and Set Up Open Food Network

To download and set up Open Food Network, follow the steps below:

1. Clone the Open Food Network repository from GitHub:

$ git clone https://github.com/openfoodfoundation/openfoodnetwork.git

2. Go to the Open Food Network directory:

$ cd openfoodnetwork/

3. Checkout the latest stable release:

$ git checkout v0.21.5

4. Install the JavaScript dependencies:

$ npm install

5. Install the Ruby dependencies:

$ bundle install --without development test

6. Set up the database:

$ bin/rails db:create
$ bin/rails db:migrate

7. Start the server:

$ rails server

Once the server is started, you should be able to access Open Food Network by going to http://localhost:3000/ in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have provided step-by-step instructions on how to install Open Food Network on NetBSD. By following these steps, you should now have a functional installation of Open Food Network up and running on your system.

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