How to Install Nhost on EndeavourOS Latest

In this tutorial, we'll go through the steps of installing Nhost on EndeavourOS Latest. Nhost is an open-source backend as a service (BaaS) framework, which allows you to easily build and deploy web and mobile applications with a GraphQL API and PostgreSQL database.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your system meets these requirements:

  • Operating System: EndeavourOS Latest
  • RAM: 4GB+
  • Storage: 10GB+
  • Internet Connection: Active and stable.

Step 1 - Update Your System

First, update your system and all packages to the latest version. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all the packages on your system.

Step 2 - Install Required Dependencies

Nhost requires a few dependencies to be installed on your system. Install these dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S git nodejs npm postgresql

This command will install Git, Node.js, NPM, and PostgreSQL.

Step 3 - Install Nhost CLI

Nhost offers a CLI tool that you can install on your system to interact with their services better. Run the following command to install the Nhost CLI globally:

sudo npm i -g nhost

This command will install the Nhost CLI globally, which means you can run nhost command from anywhere in your terminal.

Step 4 - Create a Nhost Account

To use Nhost, you need to create an account. Go to the Nhost website and sign up for a new account.

Step 5 - Setup Nhost Credentials

After creating an account, you need to set up your Nhost credentials on your system.

Run the following command:

nhost login

Once the command runs, you'll be prompted to enter your Nhost credentials. Enter your email and password to login.

Step 6 - Create a Nhost Project

Now that you have set up your credentials, it's time to create a new project. Enter the following command:

nhost create my-app

Replace my-app with the name you want to give to your project.

This command will create a new project with the given name and prompt for a few more options.

Step 7 - Start Your Nhost Server

Now that your Nhost project is set up, you can start your Nhost server. Enter the following command:

nhost dev

This command will start your Nhost server on your local machine.

Step 8 - Test Your Nhost Server

Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000. You'll be greeted with a message saying 'Hasura Backend Plus is Up and Running!'.

Conclusion

You now have Nhost installed on your EndeavourOS Latest system. You can continue to develop and deploy applications using the GraphQL API and PostgreSQL database provided by Nhost.