Installation & Build

We have used understandable and easy-to-understand instructions to help you install Domiex - Admin & Dashboard Template in your project. Follow the below steps to get started.

1. Download the Package

• Source: Download the code from ThemeForest.
• Format: The file will be in a .zip file format.

2. Unzip the file

• Extract the contents of the downloaded .zip file to a directory on your computer. It will extract in the Domiex_v1.0.0 folder.

3. Install Node.js and yarn (if not already installed)

• Prerequisite: Ensure Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) are installed on your system. Make sure to use node version 22.*.
• Command: If Node.js is not installed, download and install it from the website. npm comes bundled with Node.js.
• Update npm: To ensure you have the latest version of npm, run:

  npm install -g npm

4. Install Node Modules

• Setup: Open your terminal or command prompt from the Domiex_v1.0.0/MVC/Domiex.sln folder.
• Execute: Run the following command to install all the required Node.js packages and dependencies specified in the package.json file:

  npm install

• Explanation: This command will download and install all the necessary dependencies for your project, including build tools, libraries, and plugins, ensuring your development environment is set up correctly.

5. Create a Production Build & Libraries Folder

• Command: After the dependencies are installed, generate a production-ready build by running:

  npm run build

• Outcome: This command compiles and optimizes your assets, creating a distribution folder (`/wwwroot`) that contains minified and ready-to-deploy files. It ensures your project is optimized for performance in a production environment.

6. Requirements

• System Requirements: Please ensure CakePHP meets its system requirements: https://book.cakephp.org/4/en/installation.html.
• Server: Make sure XAMPP or WAMP is installed and running on your computer. Minimum PHP version required is 7.4 or higher (8.2 supported).
• Composer: Ensure Composer is installed on your computer. If it's already installed, you can skip this step.

7. Install

• Command: Navigate to your project folder and run the following command to install dependencies:

  composer install

• Outcome: This installs all necessary packages in the `vendor` folder.

8. Start

• Run Locally: Start the development server using:

  bin\cake server

  The server will be accessible at http://localhost:8765/.
• Custom Port: To run the server on a different port, use:

  bin\cake server -p 5673

  The server will be accessible at http://localhost:5673/.