How to Install Algernon on macOS

Algernon is an open-source software that provides a web server and a framework for creating web applications. Follow the step-by-step guide below to install Algernon on your macOS machine.

Prerequisites

Before installing Algernon, please ensure that you have the following set up on your macOS machine:

• Homebrew package manager
• Git version control system
• Go programming language

Installation Steps

1. Open Terminal on your macOS machine by clicking on the magnifying glass in the top-right corner of your screen and typing Terminal in the search bar.

2. Install Algernon's dependencies by running the following command in Terminal:

   brew install libsodium
   

3. Install Algernon's Go dependencies by running the following command in Terminal:

   go get -u github.com/xyproto/algernon
   

4. Clone the Algernon repository from GitHub by running the following command in Terminal:

   git clone https://github.com/xyproto/algernon.git
   

5. Change to the Algernon directory by running the following command in Terminal:

   cd algernon
   

6. Build Algernon by running the following command in Terminal:

   go build
   

7. Test Algernon by running the following command in Terminal:

   ./algernon
   

8. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to verify that Algernon is running successfully.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Algernon on your macOS machine. You can use Algernon to create web applications by writing Go code in the Algernon framework.

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