How to Install Bar Assistant on OpenSUSE Latest

Bar Assistant is a web-based application that monitors and manages bars, restaurants, and other food establishments. It can be installed on OpenSUSE Latest to provide an efficient and automated solution for restaurant management. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Bar Assistant on OpenSUSE Latest.

Requirements

Before we proceed with the installation, ensure the following requirements are met:

• OpenSUSE Latest is installed.
• Internet connectivity is available.

Step 1: Update System Package

Before installing Bar Assistant, update the system packages to ensure the latest updates are installed:

sudo zypper update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install the required packages for Bar Assistant:

sudo zypper install git nodejs

Step 3: Clone the Bar Assistant Repository

Clone the Bar Assistant repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/karlomikus/bar-assistant.git

Step 4: Install Node Modules

Change the directory to the cloned repository and install the required node modules:

cd bar-assistant
npm install

Step 5: Configure Database

Configure the database for Bar Assistant by creating a config.json file:

cp config/config-example.json config/config.json

Edit the config.json file to add the database credentials:

{
  "database": {
    "dialect": "mysql",
    "username": "example_user",
    "password": "example_password",
    "database": "example_database",
    "host": "example_host"
  }
}

Replace the credentials with the actual credentials for your MySQL database.

Step 6: Create Database Tables

Run the following command to create the database tables:

npm run migrate

Step 7: Start the Server

To start the Bar Assistant server, run the following command:

npm start

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Bar Assistant on OpenSUSE Latest. By following these steps, you can manage your food establishment effectively with Bar Assistant.

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