How to Install Touca on Ubuntu Server Latest

Touca is an open-source software testing tool used for assessing the quality and reliability of software applications. It provides a simple and efficient way to automate unit testing, regression testing, and integration testing. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Touca on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the Touca installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest installed on your system
  • Sudo access or root privileges
  • A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Touca on Ubuntu, you need to install the following dependencies:

  • OpenJDK 11 or later
  • CMake
  • Git
  • Compiler with C++17 Support

You can install all these dependencies by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install cmake git g++ openjdk-11-jdk -y

Step 2: Install Touca

Once the dependencies are installed, you can proceed with the Touca installation. Follow the steps below to install Touca:

  1. Clone the Touca repository from GitHub using the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/trytouca/touca.git

  2. Navigate inside the cloned repository:

    cd touca

  3. Create a build directory:

    mkdir build && cd build

  4. Run the following command to configure the build:

    cmake ..

  5. Build and install Touca using the following command:

    cmake --build . && sudo cmake --build . --target install

    This command will compile the Touca source code and install it on your system.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify the Touca installation on your system, run the following command:

toucacli --help

This command will display the help menu of Touca CLI. If the installation was successful, you should be able to see the help menu.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Touca on Ubuntu Server Latest. Touca is now ready to use, and you can start automating your software testing and integration processes.