How to Install Appsmith on POP! OS Latest

Appsmith is an open-source platform that enables developers to build internal software applications with ease. It offers an extensive range of tools and features that make it simple for developers to build web applications, dashboards, and mobile applications, amongst other things.

This tutorial will guide you on how to install Appsmith on the latest version of POP! OS. This guide requires you to have sudo access to the system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A system running POP! OS latest
• Sudo access to the system
• Stable internet connection

Install Node.js

The first step is to install Node.js, which is a prerequisite for installing Appsmith. To install Node.js, follow the steps below:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

2. Update the system packages and dependencies. Run the following command in the terminal:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. Install the latest version of Node.js by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
   

4. Verify the Node.js installation by running the following command:

   node -v
   

   This command should return the installed version of Node.js.

Install Appsmith

Now that Node.js is installed, it's time to install Appsmith. Follow the steps below:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

2. Add the Appsmith repository to the system packages by running the following command:

   curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/release/scripts/install.sh | sudo bash
   

3. Once the repository is added, install Appsmith by running the following command:

   sudo bash -c 'DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y appsmith <<EOF
   Y
   EOF'
   

4. Start the Appsmith server by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl start appsmith-server
   

5. Check the status of the server by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl status appsmith-server
   

   This command should return the status of the server.

6. You can now access Appsmith by opening the browser and typing in the URL http://localhost:8080. This will take you to the Appsmith login page, where you can create a new account or sign in if you already have one.

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Appsmith on POP! OS latest.

Conclusion

In this guide, you learned how to install Appsmith on the latest version of POP! OS. Appsmith is an exciting tool for developers looking for an easy-to-use platform to build web applications, dashboards, and other applications. With Appsmith, you can create applications with ease and simplicity without having to write extensive code.

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