Installing Total.js v5: A beginner Guide

Welcome to Total.js v5! In this blog post, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Total.js v5, a powerful and modern web framework for building scalable and efficient web applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to explore the latest advancements in Node.js/Total.js development or a newcomer eager to dive into server-side JavaScript, this guide is designed to help you get started with Total.js v5 with ease.

Total.js v5 compared to Total.js v4 brings few new features, but a host of improvements and optimizations, making it the go-to choice for developers seeking to streamline their development workflow and deliver exceptional web experiences. From its intuitive Routing and Actions design to its robust performance capabilities, Total.js v5 empowers developers to build sophisticated web applications with confidence.

Throughout this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to set up Total.js v5 on your machine and kickstart your development journey. We'll provide clear and concise instructions, accompanied by code snippets and explanations, to ensure that you can follow along effortlessly. By the end of this guide, you'll have a fully functional Total.js v5 application up and running, ready for you to explore and expand upon.

So, without further ado, let's embark on this Total.js v5 adventure together and unleash the full potential of modern web development!

Prerequisites

Before diving into the installation process of Total.js v5, it's important to ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

Basic Knowledge of Node.js and npm: Total.js is built on top of Node.js, a popular JavaScript runtime, and utilizes npm (Node Package Manager) for package management. Familiarity with Node.js and npm commands will be beneficial as you follow along with the installation steps.

Understanding of Server-side JavaScript Development: The Total.js framework allows you to write server-side JavaScript code to build web applications. Having a fundamental understanding of server-side JavaScript development concepts, such as routing, middleware, and handling requests and responses, will be helpful in grasping the concepts covered in this guide and the future blogposts about Total.js v5.

By ensuring that you meet these prerequisites, you'll be well-equipped to follow along with the installation process of Total.js v5 and make the most out of the features it offers.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these simple steps to install Total.js v5 and get started with building powerful web applications:

Create a New Folder and Navigate Into It
- Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Execute the following command to create a new folder named total5 and navigate into it:

$ mkdir total5 && cd total5

Initialize a New Node.js Project
- Once inside the total5 folder, initialize a new Node.js project by running the following command:

$ npm init -y

Install Total.js v5
- With your project initialized, install Total.js v5 using npm:

   $ npm install total5@beta

Writing the Start Script
- Create a new file named index.js in your total5 folder.
- Open index.js in your favorite text editor.
- Add the following code to index.js:

     require('total5');

     var options = {};

     options.port  = 5000;
     options.release = false;
     Total.run(options); // or F.run()

Running the Application
- To start your Total.js v5 application, run the following command in your terminal:

     $ node index.js

Access Your Application
- Once the application is running, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000 to access your Total.js v5 application. However, at this stage, you might encounter a 404 error since no routes have been created yet.

Don't worry if you see this error! It simply means that your Total.js v5 application is up and running, but it doesn't have any routes defined yet. In the next blog post of our series, we'll dive into creating your first "Hello, World!" application with Total.js v5. Stay tuned

Video Tutorial Guide

Do you prefer watching a step-by-step video tutorial? We've got you covered! In addition to this written guide, we've created a comprehensive video tutorial that walks you through the entire installation process of Total.js v5. Follow along as we demonstrate each step, provide helpful insights, and guide you towards launching your first Total.js v5 application.

Visually follow along with the installation process and gain a deeper understanding of Total.js v5. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when the video tutorial is published.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=FrRrN8shE3s

Join the community to learn more

Join our vibrant community to connect with fellow Total.js enthusiasts, get support, and stay updated on the latest news and developments:

GitHub: Total.js on GitHub
Stack Overflow: Total.js questions on Stack Overflow
Telegram: Total.js Telegram group
WhatsApp: Total.js WhatsApp group
Twitter: Total.js on Twitter
Facebook: Total.js on Facebook
LinkedIn: Total.js LinkedIn group
Reddit: Total.js subreddit
Discord: Total.js Discord server
Slack: Total.js Slack channel

Conclusion

Congratulations on successfully installing Total.js v5! You've taken the first step towards building powerful web applications. In the next installment, we'll guide you through creating your first "Hello, World!" app. Stay tuned for more tutorials and updates. Thank you for joining us on this Total.js v5 journey!