How to Install EpochTalk on Windows 10

EpochTalk is a modern forum software developed using Node.js and AngularJS. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and run EpochTalk on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, make sure that you have the following software installed on your computer:

• Git Bash
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL

Step 1: Download the EpochTalk Code

The first step is to download the EpochTalk code from the official GitHub repository. Follow the below steps to download the code:

1. Open Git Bash and navigate to the directory where you want to save the EpochTalk code.

2. Type the following command to clone the EpochTalk repository:

   git clone https://github.com/epochtalk/epochtalk.git
   

3. Wait for the repository to download.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

After downloading the code, you need to install the dependencies required by EpochTalk. Follow the below steps to install the dependencies:

1. Open Git Bash and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the EpochTalk repository.

2. Type the following command to install the dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Wait for the dependencies to install.

Step 3: Create a PostgreSQL Database

EpochTalk requires a PostgreSQL database for storing data. Follow the below steps to create a database:

1. Open pgAdmin.
2. Right-click on "Databases" and select "New Database".
3. Give a name to the database and click "OK".

Step 4: Create the Configuration File

EpochTalk requires a configuration file to run. Follow the below steps to create the configuration file:

1. Navigate to the "config" folder located inside the EpochTalk repository folder.

2. Rename the "config.example.js" file to "config.js".

3. Open the "config.js" file in a text editor.

4. Update the following configuration parameters as per your settings:

   db: {
     client: 'pg',
     connection: {
       host     : 'localhost',
       user     : 'yourusername',
       password : 'yourpassword',
       database : 'databasename',
       charset  : 'utf8'
     }
   }
   

5. Save the file.

Step 5: Run the Server

Finally, you can run the EpochTalk server. Follow the below steps to run the server:

1. Open Git Bash and navigate to the directory where the EpochTalk repository is located.

2. Type the following command to start the server:

   npm start
   

3. Wait for the server to start.

4. Open a web browser and navigate to "http://localhost:8080". You should see the EpochTalk homepage.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and run EpochTalk on Windows 10.

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