How to install edX on macOS
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install edX on macOS. edX is an open-source platform for online course delivery, providing access to high-quality education worldwide.
Prerequisites
Before we start with the installation process, ensure that your system has the following prerequisites:
- macOS
- Command-line interface (Terminal app)
- Python 3
Steps to Install edX
Follow the steps below to install edX on macOS:
- Open the Terminal app on your system
- Install pip using the following command:
sudo easy_install pip - Install virtualenv using pip with the following command:
sudo pip install virtualenv - Create a new virtual environment named
edxusing the following command:virtualenv ~/edx - Activate the virtual environment you just created with the following command:
source ~/edx/bin/activate - Install edX using pip with the following command:
pip install edx-installer - Once the installation is complete, you can create a new edX instance using the following command:
This will launch the edX installer, and you will be prompted to provide some information about the instance you want to create, such as the hostname, email address, and password.edxapp-install - Once the installation is complete, you can start the edX services using the following command:
sudo edxapp start
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install edX on macOS. Now, you can create your own edX instance and start delivering online courses. Keep exploring edX to discover its full potential.