Installing Drupal 10 via composer - DFN #1

As a part of Drupal for noobs training with the aim to cover the essentials of Drupal 10

Step-by-Step Installation Process for Drupal 10:

1. Download Drupal:

   • Begin by downloading the latest version of Drupal from the official website (https://www.drupal.org).
   • In this exercise we'll be using the composer approach, so here's the command

composer create-project drupal/recommended-project drupal-for-noobs

1. Prepare Hosting Environment:

   • Ensure that your hosting environment meets the minimum requirements for running Drupal.
   • Verify that you have a web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx), a database server (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), and PHP installed.
     
     

2. Create a Database:

   • Set up a new database for your Drupal installation. Note down the database name, username, and password, as you'll need these during the installation.
     
     

3. Configure Settings File:

   • Locate the "settings.php" file in the "sites/default" folder and make it writable.
     • Copy the "default.settings.php" file and rename it to "settings.php." (Just in-case if isn't possible automatically due to your permissions.
       
       

4. Start Installation:

   • Open a web browser and navigate to your Drupal site's URL. The installation process will start automatically.
     
     

5. Select Installation Profile:

   • Choose the installation profile based on your needs. The standard profile is suitable for most websites.
     
     

6. Database Configuration:

   • Enter the database details you prepared earlier, including the database name, username, password, and database host.
     
     

7. Configure Site Information:

   • Set up basic site information, including the site name, email address, and default country.
     
     

8. Configure Administrator Account:

   • Create the administrator account by entering a username, email, and strong password.
     

9. Review and Install:

   • Review the settings and click the "Install" button to initiate the installation process.
     

10. Completion:

    • Once the installation is complete, you'll receive a confirmation message. Click the link to visit your newly installed Drupal site. 🎉

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