How to Install qpixel on POP! OS

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing qpixel on the latest version of POP! OS. Qpixel is a web-based tool designed to help developers create animations using a simple and intuitive interface. Follow the steps below to install qpixel on your system.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we can install qpixel, we need to make sure that all the necessary dependencies are in place. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt install build-essential cmake libsdl2-dev libsdl2-image-dev libsdl2-ttf-dev python3-pip python3-dev python3-venv

This command will install the required dependencies for building and running qpixel.

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Next, we need to clone the qpixel repository onto our local machine. Open a terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/codidact/qpixel.git

This will clone the repository into a new directory called qpixel in your current directory.

Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment

Qpixel requires a virtual environment to run. Navigate to the qpixel directory that was created in the previous step, and create a new virtual environment by running the following command:

python3 -m venv venv

This will create a new virtual environment in a directory called venv within the qpixel repository directory.

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Now that we have created a virtual environment, we need to activate it. Run the following command to activate the virtual environment:

source venv/bin/activate

You should now see the name of your virtual environment in your command prompt.

Step 5: Install qpixel Dependencies

Qpixel has its own set of dependencies that need to be installed within the virtual environment. Run the following command to install them:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

This will install all the required dependencies within the virtual environment.

Step 6: Run qpixel

Now that everything is installed, we can run qpixel. Run the following command to start the qpixel server:

python3 manage.py runserver

You should now be able to access qpixel by entering http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed qpixel on your POP! OS system. You can now use qpixel to create stunning animations on your web browser.

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