Installing GraphHopper on POP! OS Latest

GraphHopper is an open-source routing library that allows efficient routing in road networks. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing GraphHopper on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, you'll need the following:

Installation

  1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

  2. Update your package repositories using the following command:

    sudo apt update
    
  3. Install Java 8 or later:

    sudo apt install openjdk-8-jre
    
  4. Download the latest stable release of GraphHopper from the official website:

    wget https://oss.sonatype.org/service/local/repositories/releases/content/com/graphhopper/graphhopper-web/4.1/graphhopper-web-4.1-bin.zip
    
  5. Unzip the downloaded file:

    unzip graphhopper-web-4.1-bin.zip
    
  6. Navigate to the GraphHopper directory:

    cd graphhopper-web-4.1
    
  7. Start the GraphHopper server:

    ./graphhopper.sh web
    
  8. Finally, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8989 to use GraphHopper.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GraphHopper on your POP! OS Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've walked you through the process of installing GraphHopper on POP! OS Latest. With GraphHopper installed, you can now effectively utilize routing in road networks.

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