How to Install Mailchimp Open Commerce on OpenSUSE Latest

Mailchimp Open Commerce is an open-source e-commerce platform developed by Mailchimp. It provides users with a flexible and customizable platform to build their online stores. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Mailchimp Open Commerce on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements:

• A running instance of OpenSUSE Latest
• A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies needed to run Mailchimp Open Commerce. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper install nodejs

This command will install Node.js, which is the main requirement to run Mailchimp Open Commerce.

Step 2: Install Git

Next, you need to install Git, which is a version control system used to download the Mailchimp Open Commerce source code. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo zypper install git

Step 3: Download and Install Mailchimp Open Commerce

Now, it's time to download the source code of Mailchimp Open Commerce. In the terminal, run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/mailchimp/open-commerce.git

After the cloning process completes, navigate to the open-commerce directory by running the following command:

cd open-commerce

Now, you need to install the required packages and dependencies by running the following command in the terminal:

npm install

This process can take some time as it downloads and installs all dependencies.

Once the installation process completes successfully, you can start the server by running the following command:

npm start

This command will start the server on port 4000.

Step 4: Access Mailchimp Open Commerce

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mailchimp Open Commerce on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now access the Mailchimp Open Commerce platform by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:4000.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Mailchimp Open Commerce on OpenSUSE Latest. By following these steps, you can have a fully functional e-commerce platform to start your online store. Happy selling!

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