How to Install StockazNG on POP! OS Latest
StockazNG is an open-source stock manager application designed for managing small or medium-sized enterprises' inventories. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing StockazNG on POP! OS Latest.
Prerequisites
Before you start installing StockazNG, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
- A running instance of POP! OS Latest.
- A stable internet connection.
- A standard user account with sudo privileges.
- Git installed.
Install Dependencies
StockazNG requires some dependencies to run correctly. To install these dependencies, open your terminal and use the following command:
sudo apt-get install -y python3-dev python3-venv libpq-dev libjpeg-dev
Clone StockazNG Repository
Next, clone the StockazNG repository to your machine. Use the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://dev.sigpipe.me/dashie/StockazNG.git
Create a Virtual Environment
After cloning the repository, navigate to the StockazNG directory and create a virtual environment by running the following command:
cd StockazNG
python3 -m venv .venv
Activate the Virtual Environment
To activate the virtual environment, run the following command:
source .venv/bin/activate
Install Required Python Packages
Within the virtual environment, you can now install the required Python packages. Use the following command to do so:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Initialize the Database
To initialize the database, run the following command:
./manage.py migrate
Create a Superuser
Next, create a superuser account by running the following command and follow the on-screen prompts:
./manage.py createsuperuser
Run the Application
To run the application, enter the following command:
./manage.py runserver
The application is now running and can be viewed in your web browser at the following address: http://localhost:8000/
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed StockazNG on POP! OS Latest. You can now use the application to manage your inventory.