How to Install DreamFactory on Void Linux

DreamFactory is an open source software package that makes it easy to build and deploy REST APIs for mobile, web, and IoT applications. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install DreamFactory on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Void Linux.
• A non-root user with sudo privileges.

Steps

1. First, we need to add the DreamFactory repository to our system. To do this, open a terminal window and execute the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S dreamfactory

2. Once the installation is complete, the next step is to start the DreamFactory server. Execute the following command in your terminal:

sudo dreamfactory start

3. Upon successful execution of the above command, the DreamFactory server will start. You can now access it by navigating to "http://localhost:8080" in your browser.

4. When you access DreamFactory for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new administrator account. Follow the prompts to create your account.

5. Congratulations! You now have DreamFactory installed on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install DreamFactory on Void Linux. Now you can start building your own REST APIs and deploy them on your DreamFactory server.

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