How to Install FoodCoopShop on macOS

FoodCoopShop is an open-source software solution that allows food cooperatives to manage their product inventory, orders, and finances. This application is written in PHP and can be installed on a web server. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install FoodCoopShop on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation process, let's make sure that the following prerequisites are met:

  • macOS is installed and updated to the latest version.
  • XAMPP or MAMP web server is installed on your machine.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Download the latest version of FoodCoopShop from the official website by clicking the "Download" button.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the file using your terminal. For example: cd ~/Downloads/.
  3. Extract the downloaded ZIP file by running the following command: unzip foodcoopshop-<version>.zip. Make sure to replace <version> with the actual version number.
  4. Move the extracted files to the htdocs directory of your web server. For XAMPP users, this directory is located in /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/htdocs/. For MAMP users, this directory is located in /Applications/MAMP/htdocs/.
  5. Rename the extracted folder to foodcoopshop.
  6. Launch your web server and open a web browser.
  7. In your web browser, navigate to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/ and create a new database named foodcoopshop.
  8. In the web browser, navigate to http://localhost/foodcoopshop/install/ to start the installation process.
  9. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the application. In the process, you will need to enter the database information that you set up in step 7.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FoodCoopShop on your macOS machine.

Conclusion

Installing FoodCoopShop on macOS is a straightforward process. By following this tutorial, you should be able to get the application up and running in no time. If you encounter any issues or errors during the installation process, please refer to the official FoodCoopShop documentation for further guidance.