Kong is an open-source API gateway and microservices management platform. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Kong on Void Linux.
Before installing Kong, you need to install some dependencies to keep everything working smoothly. In a terminal, run the following commands to install Git, OpenSSL, and Lua:
sudo xbps-install -S git openssl lua
Next, you need to download the Kong source code from GitHub. To do this, run the following command in your terminal:
git clone https://github.com/Kong/kong.git
Once the "kong" directory is created in your current working directory, navigate into the directory with the following command:
cd kong
Now, you are ready to install Kong by running the following command:
make install
This command will download and install all the required packages and dependencies for Kong to execute.
After the installation is completed, verify that Kong has been successfully installed on your system. Run the following command in your terminal:
kong version
This command should return the version of Kong you have just installed. If you encounter any issues or errors, kindly refer to the official Kong documentation or seek support from the Kong community.
By following this tutorial, you have successfully installed Kong on Void Linux, a robust API gateway, and microservices management platform. You can now utilize its advanced features to manage, secure, and optimize your microservices-based applications.
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