Welcome to the installation guide for the Tutorial Web App. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your web application environment and installing the necessary dependencies.

System Requirements

Before you begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  • Operating System: Linux, macOS, or Windows
  • Web Server: Apache, Nginx, or any other compatible web server
  • Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or any other compatible database
  • PHP: PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Composer: Composer is required for dependency management

Installation Steps

  1. Set Up Your Web Server

    If you haven't already, install and configure your web server. You can refer to the documentation of your chosen web server for detailed instructions.

  2. Install PHP and Database

    Install PHP and the database of your choice. Ensure that the database server is running and accessible.

  3. Install Composer

    Composer is a tool for dependency management in PHP. You can install it by downloading it from the official website or using the following command:

    curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php

    After installation, move the composer.phar file to a directory in your system's PATH, such as /usr/local/bin.

  4. Create a New Project

    Create a new directory for your project and navigate into it:

    mkdir tutorial-web-app
cd tutorial-web-app

  5. Initialize Composer

    Run the following command to initialize Composer and create a composer.json file:

    composer init

    Follow the prompts to fill in the necessary information.

  6. Install Dependencies

    Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

    composer install

  7. Configure Database

    Update the database configuration in the config.php file located in the application/config directory. Replace the placeholder values with your database credentials.

  8. Set Up Environment Variables

    Set up environment variables for your application. You can use a .env file or any other method that suits your preference.

  9. Run Migrations

    Run the following command to run the database migrations:

    php artisan migrate

  10. Start the Application

    Start the web server and navigate to the following URL in your web browser:

    http://localhost/tutorial-web-app

    You should see the welcome page of the Tutorial Web App.

Additional Resources

For more information and advanced topics, please refer to the following resources:

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for help in the community forum.

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