How to install Bumpy Booby on Ubuntu Server Latest

Bumpy Booby is a free and open-source software for managing your personal finances. It provides a simple and intuitive interface to help you keep track of your expenses, income, and budgets. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Bumpy Booby on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with the installation process, make sure you have:

• A server running Ubuntu Server Latest
• A sudo user
• Access to the internet

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

First, we need to install the required dependencies for Bumpy Booby. Open the terminal on your Ubuntu server and run the following command as a sudo user:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y postgresql nodejs npm git

The above command will install PostgreSQL as the database, Node.js as the programming language, and Git to clone the Bumpy Booby repository.

Step 2: Create a Database and User in PostgreSQL

Bumpy Booby requires a PostgreSQL database to store its data. We will create a new database and user for Bumpy Booby.

First, log in to the PostgreSQL server:

sudo -u postgres psql

Create a new user and database with the following commands:

CREATE USER bumpybooby WITH PASSWORD 'password';
CREATE DATABASE bumpybooby OWNER bumpybooby;

Replace password with a secure password of your choice.

Exit from the PostgreSQL console by typing \q.

Step 3: Clone the Bumpy Booby Repository

We will now clone the Bumpy Booby repository from GitHub. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/alexandrefreire/bumpy-booby.git

Step 4: Install the Node.js Dependencies

Navigate to the Bumpy Booby directory:

cd bumpy-booby

Install the Node.js dependencies by running the following command:

sudo npm install

Step 5: Configure Environment Variables

We need to set up environment variables for Bumpy Booby. Copy the .env.example file to .env:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file and set the values of the following variables:

DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=5432
DB_NAME=bumpybooby
DB_USER=bumpybooby
DB_PASSWORD=YOUR_PASSWORD

Replace YOUR_PASSWORD with the password you set for the bumpybooby user in Step 2.

Step 6: Create Database Tables

Run the following command to create the necessary database tables:

sudo npm run migrate

Step 7: Seed Sample Data (Optional)

You can seed the database with sample data by running the following command:

sudo npm run seed

Step 8: Start the Bumpy Booby Server

Finally, start the Bumpy Booby server by running the following command:

sudo npm start

The server will start listening on port 3000. You can access the Bumpy Booby web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:3000.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Bumpy Booby on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now start managing your personal finances with Bumpy Booby.

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