Faros Community Edition (CE) is an open-source engineering operations platform designed to harmonize various operational data sources, providing you with a unified view of your software development life cycle. This guide will walk you through the process of getting Faros CE up and running on your laptop in just 10 minutes!
Prerequisites
Before diving into the installation process, ensure you have:
- Docker Desktop installed on your system
- Git on your machine for version control
Getting Started with the Installation
To begin, open your favorite terminal and execute the following command to initiate the install script:
bin/bash -c $(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/faros-ai/faros-community-edition/main/install.sh) --source github_readmeUnderstanding the Code: An Analogy
Installing Faros CE is like brewing a special tea. Just as you gather quality tea leaves (in this case, the necessary software components), the installation script is the hot water that melds them into a delightful brew. The cold, hard terminal is your kettle—simply unleash the script (hot water) on the collected leaves (installation resources) to prepare your warm cup of operational insights!
Exploring Faros Community Edition Features
After installation, you’ll find an array of features waiting for you:
- Rich Data Schema: Over 50 entities covering everything from tasks to deployments.
- Flexible GraphQL API: Access your imported data and explore it for automation.
- Preconfigured Dashboards: View engineering metrics such as DORA and SPACE.
- Extensibility and Shareability: Build and share custom metrics and dashboards.
- Container-based Deployment: Run it seamlessly on your laptop or in cloud environments.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you encounter issues during installation or usage, here are some troubleshooting steps:
- Docker Issues: Ensure Docker Desktop is running properly. Restart it if necessary.
- Network Problems: Check your internet connection, as the installation script fetches resources online.
- Missing Dependencies: If prompted, ensure that both Git and Docker are correctly installed and added to your system path.
- Permission Problems: Run your terminal as an administrator to avoid permission errors.
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Further Learning Resources
To explore the potentials of Faros CE, follow our Quickstart Guide to connect your engineering systems and dive into metrics while learning about Airbyte, Metabase, and more!
Conclusion
Faros Community Edition is a powerful tool for visualizing and understanding your software development life cycle. By leveraging its robust features and capabilities, you can enhance your operational analytics and improve team productivity.
At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.
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