How to Install Vendure on FreeBSD Latest

Vendure is an open-source eCommerce platform built on Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL. It is a great option for businesses of all sizes looking for a flexible and scalable eCommerce solution. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Vendure on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

• A server running FreeBSD Latest
• Node.js installed on your system
• npm (Node package manager) installed on your system

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing Vendure, we need to make sure that our system is up-to-date. To update your FreeBSD system, run the following command:

sudo freebsd-update fetch install

Step 2: Install Node.js and npm

To install Node.js and npm on FreeBSD, run the following commands:

sudo pkg install node
sudo pkg install npm

After the installation is complete, verify the version of Node.js and npm by running the following commands:

node -v
npm -v

Step 3: Create a New Directory for Vendure

Before installing Vendure, we need to create a new directory where we can install it. Run the following command to create a new directory:

mkdir vendure
cd vendure

Step 4: Install Vendure

To install Vendure, run the following command:

npm install @vendure/core @vendure/admin-ui @vendure/shop-api @vendure/shop-plugin

This command will install the core Vendure packages, as well as the admin UI, shop API, and shop plugin.

Step 5: Configure Vendure

After installing Vendure, we need to configure it to meet the needs of our eCommerce site. Below is an example configuration file for Vendure:

export const config: VendureConfig = {
  apiOptions: {
    port: 3000,
    adminApiPath: 'admin-api',
    adminApiPlayground: {
      settings: {
        'schema.polling.enable': false,
      },
    },
    adminApiDebug: true,
    adminApiCors: {
      origin: '*',
    },
    shopApiPath: 'shop-api',
    shopApiPlayground: {
      settings: {
        'schema.polling.enable': false,
      },
    },
    shopApiDebug: true,
    shopApiCors: {
      origin: '*',
    },
  },
  authOptions: {
    tokenMethod: 'cookie',
    cookieOptions: {
      secret: 'my-secret',
      sameSite: 'strict',
      httpOnly: true,
    },
    adminSessionDuration: '30m',
    shopSessionDuration: '7d',
  },
  dbConnectionOptions: {
    type: 'sqlite',
    synchronize: true,
    logging: false,
    database: './vendure.sqlite',
  },
};

This configuration file specifies various options for the Vendure APIs, authentication, and database connection. Make sure to customize it according to your specific requirements.

Step 6: Start Vendure

To start Vendure, run the following command:

npm run start

This command will start the Vendure server and make it available at http://localhost:3000. You should see output in the terminal indicating that Vendure is running.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Vendure on FreeBSD Latest. Now you can start building your eCommerce site with Vendure. Remember to keep your system up-to-date and always use the latest version of Vendure for the best performance and security.