Welcome to this comprehensive guide on installing and setting up Intercity Next! Whether you prefer a traditional server setup or leveraging Docker for your development environment, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into the steps you need to undertake to get your Intercity Next application up and running smoothly!

System Requirements

• Any Ubuntu 14.04 or 16.04 LTS server
• At least 1024 MB RAM (512 MB is possible with a required swap of at least 1 GB)

Installation on a Production Server

For detailed installation instructions, you can refer to our install manual.

Setting Up Your Development Environment

You have two options to set up your development environment for Intercity Next

Method 1: Without Docker

1. Ensure you have PostgreSQL and Redis installed.
2. Clone the Intercity Next repository.
3. Run bin/setup.
4. Start the application with foreman start.

Method 2: Using Docker

If you want to avoid installing outside dependencies, you can use Docker. This method sets up a local development environment in a containerized setup. Follow these steps:

1. Install Docker for your workstation: Docker Installation.
2. Use the following commands to set up the local environment:

$ docker-compose run --rm web bin/bash
# rails db:create
# rails db:schema:load
# rails db:seed # Optionally run this for initial user setup

Now, to start your local development server, run:

$ docker-compose up

And when you’re done, you can stop your local development environment using:

$ docker-compose down

Running Tests and Database Migrations

To run tests, you can use:

$ docker-compose run --rm web bin/bash
# rails test

For database migrations, the command is:

$ docker-compose run --rm web bin/bash
# rails g migration AddAColumnToATable column:string
# rails db:migrate

Modifying the Gemfile

After making changes to the Gemfile, rebuild your local Docker container and restart your server:

$ docker-compose down
$ docker-compose build
$ docker-compose up

Troubleshooting

If you run into issues while following this guide, here are a few tips:

• Ensure that the required PostgreSQL and Redis services are running before starting the application.
• Check that your Docker installation is correctly configured and that Docker Compose is functioning as expected.
• If you encounter dependency errors related to gems, try rebuilding your Docker images.
• Review the logs generated by your application for any error messages that could indicate the root issue.

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Conclusion

By following this guide, you should be well on your way to setting up your Intercity Next environment. Remember, if you have questions or need support, you can reach out through Github Issues, or chat with us on Freenode IRC.

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