How to Install NewsDash on Windows 10

NewsDash is a web-based application designed to help users keep track of news and trending topics in their chosen field. It is available for download from GitHub at newsdash">https://github.com/buzz/newsdash. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install NewsDash on Windows 10.

Step 1: Install Python

Before installing NewsDash, you need to ensure that Python is installed on your Windows 10 machine. If you don't have Python installed, follow these steps:

1. Go to the official Python website at https://www.python.org/downloads/ and download the latest version of Python 3 for Windows.
2. Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the prompts to install Python on your machine.
3. After the installation is complete, open the command prompt and type python to verify that Python has been installed successfully.

Step 2: Install Git

Next, you need to install Git on your Windows 10 machine. Git is a version control system that helps you manage changes to the code in a collaborative environment. Follow these steps to install Git:

1. Go to the official Git website at https://git-scm.com/downloads and download the latest version of Git for Windows.
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Git on your machine.

Step 3: Clone the NewsDash Repository

Now that you have Python and Git installed, you can clone the NewsDash repository from GitHub. Follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the NewsDash repository.
2. Type the following command: git clone https://github.com/buzz/newsdash.git
3. Press Enter to clone the repository to your machine.

Step 4: Install the Required Python Packages

After cloning the repository, you need to install the required Python packages to run NewsDash. Follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt and navigate to the directory where you cloned the NewsDash repository.
2. Type the following command: pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Press Enter to install the packages.

Step 5: Run NewsDash

After installing the required packages, you can now run NewsDash. Follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt and navigate to the directory where you cloned the NewsDash repository.
2. Type the following command: python newsdash.py
3. Press Enter to run NewsDash.
4. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000/ to access NewsDash.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NewsDash on your Windows 10 machine. By following this tutorial, you should be able to start using NewsDash to keep track of news and trending topics in your chosen field.

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