FlatPress is an open source blogging platform that allows users to create and manage dynamic blogs. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install FlatPress on macOS.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
- A macOS computer with administrative rights
- A web server like XAMPP installed on your computer
- A code editor such as Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text or any other of your choice
Step 1: Download FlatPress
To download FlatPress, follow these steps:
- Go to https://flatpress.org/download/
- Download the latest stable release of FlatPress by clicking "Download (Stable)".
- Extract the downloaded file.
Step 2: Move FlatPress to Server Directory
After downloading, locate the extracted FlatPress folder, which contains all the necessary files that make up the platform.
- Move the extracted FlatPress folder to the XAMPP directory. To find the XAMPP directory, navigate to Applications > XAMPP > htdocs.
- Create a new folder with your desired blog name in the htdocs directory.
- Move the FlatPress folder into the newly created blog folder.
Your blog is now accessible through the URL http://localhost/your-blog-name/flatpress/
Step 3: Open in Browser and Complete Installation
To complete the installation process, follow these steps:
- Start the Apache server and MySQL server in the XAMPP control panel.
- Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/your-blog-name/flatpress/
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to install FlatPress on macOS. With this platform, you can develop dynamic blogs and contribute to the ever-growing world of blogging.
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