How to Install Wagtail on OpenSUSE Latest

Wagtail is a popular open-source CMS (Content Management System) based on Python. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Wagtail on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of OpenSUSE Latest.
• Python 3.x installed on your OpenSUSE Latest instance with pip package manager.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Before installing Wagtail, make sure that your system is up-to-date.

$ sudo zypper update

Next, install the development tools required for the installation of Python packages:

$ sudo zypper install -y gcc python3-devel

Step 2: Install Wagtail with pip

Wagtail can be installed using the pip package manager. To install Wagtail, run the following command:

$ sudo pip install wagtail

Step 3: Create a Wagtail Project

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

$ wagtail start [projectname]

Replace projectname with the name of your project.

The above command will create a new project named projectname. Wagtail follows the Django project structure, so you can see the same structure in your newly created project.

Step 4: Configure Wagtail

Next, configure Wagtail. Move into the project directory where you've created your project and open the settings.py file.

$ cd [projectname] $ nano settings.py

In the INSTALLED_APPS section, add the following line:

INSTALLED_APPS = [
    ...
    'wagtail.contrib.forms',
    'wagtail.contrib.redirects',
    'wagtail.embeds',
    'wagtail.sites',
    'wagtail.users',
    'wagtail.snippets',
    'wagtail.documents',
    'wagtail.images',
    'wagtail.search',
    'wagtail.admin',
    'wagtail.core',
    ...
]

After making this change, save and close the file.

Step 5: Migrate Database

Next, migrate your database by running:

$ python manage.py migrate

Step 6: Run the Server

Finally, run the server by executing the following command:

$ python manage.py runserver

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Wagtail on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now start building your website using the Wagtail CMS.

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