How to install edX on macOS

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install edX on macOS. edX is an open-source platform for online course delivery, providing access to high-quality education worldwide.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, ensure that your system has the following prerequisites:

• macOS
• Command-line interface (Terminal app)
• Python 3

Steps to Install edX

Follow the steps below to install edX on macOS:

1. Open the Terminal app on your system
2. Install pip using the following command:

   sudo easy_install pip
   

3. Install virtualenv using pip with the following command:

   sudo pip install virtualenv
   

4. Create a new virtual environment named edx using the following command:

   virtualenv ~/edx
   

5. Activate the virtual environment you just created with the following command:

   source ~/edx/bin/activate
   

6. Install edX using pip with the following command:

   pip install edx-installer
   

7. Once the installation is complete, you can create a new edX instance using the following command:

   edxapp-install
   

   This will launch the edX installer, and you will be prompted to provide some information about the instance you want to create, such as the hostname, email address, and password.
8. Once the installation is complete, you can start the edX services using the following command:

   sudo edxapp start
   

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install edX on macOS. Now, you can create your own edX instance and start delivering online courses. Keep exploring edX to discover its full potential.

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