Introduction

Introduction:

In order to use the Nilova Admin template locally, you need to deploy it on a local server or any other hosting server. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of setting up the template on local servers using XAMPP, WAMP, or LAMP, which are popular options for local server environments. Please follow the instructions below carefully.

Prerequisites:

• Download and install XAMPP, WAMP, or LAMP based on your preferences and operating system.
• Ensure that you have the Nilova Admin template available on your local machine.

Step 1: Unzip the Project Folder:

Begin by unzipping the project folder you received from us.

Step 2: Open Project File in Your Editor:

Navigate to the root project location path and open the project file in your preferred editor and Project root path in your terminal.

Step 3: Run Commands for Project Output

Open a new terminal and run the following command to install node_modules.

 npm install 

Then, run the following command to build the assets.

 gulp 

Step 4: Install and Set Up XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP

1. Run the installer for XAMPP, WAMP, or LAMP and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

2. Once installed, launch the server environment.

Step 5: Locate the Server Root directory.

1. Open the server control panel (XAMPP Control Panel, WAMP Manager, or LAMP Manager).

2. Locate the "Server Root" or "Document Root" directory path Example: For XAMPP, htdocs and For WAMP, www. This is the location where your server files are stored.

Step 6: Deploy the Template

1. Please extract the Nilova Admin template zip folder that you have purchased and place it in the root directory of your preferred server.

2. After extraction, you will find the following folders in your root directory.

3. Here "Nilova " is your main template folder, which contains all the files and folders of the Nilova admin template as shown in the above folder structure.

Step 7: Accessing the Template

1. Open your preferred web browser.

2. Enter "localhost" or "127.0.0.1" in the address bar.

3. Add the template file path to the URL. For example, if the template's main file is named "index.php" and located in a folder named "Nilova/pages/" the URL would be: "localhost/nilova /pages/index.php"

4. If you wish to exclude Nilova from the URL, kindly replicate all files and folders from the Nilova folder and relocate them to the root directory of your preferred server.

5. Once you have effectively transferred all the files and folders to the root directory of your preferred server, please proceed with the following steps.

6. To access the template, launch your preferred web browser and enter the URL. If the main file of the template is named "index.php" and resides within a directory called "pages/" located in the root directory of your server, the URL to access it locally would be: "localhost/pages/index.php"

7. By utilizing the "pages" folder, developers are able to maintain a structured arrangement of .php files, enabling them to navigate and understand the template more effectively.

Additional Notes:

Make sure your local server environment (XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP) is running whenever you want to access the Nilova Admin template.

If you encounter any errors or issues during the setup process, refer to the documentation provided by XAMPP, WAMP, or LAMP, or consult their respective support forums for assistance.

Conclusion:

By following the above steps, you can deploy and access the Nilova Admin template locally using XAMPP, WAMP, or LAMP. Enjoy exploring the template and customizing it to meet your requirements. These are some alternative methods to run PHP template. Each approach has its own advantages and considerations, so choose the one that best suits your requirements and familiarity with the tools.

Introduction to the PHP Template Starter Kit:

The PHP template starterkit is a resource that helps developers kickstart their PHP web development projects by providing a preconfigured and ready-to-use template. It aims to simplify the initial setup and provide a foundation for building PHP-based websites or applications.

Purpose of the PHP Template Starter Kit:

The purpose of the PHP template starter kit is to save developers time and effort by offering a set of prebuilt files and configurations commonly used in PHP projects. Instead of starting from scratch, developers can leverage the starter kit to quickly set up a project structure that adheres to best practices and industry standards.

Benefits of Using the PHP Template Starter Kit:

The starter kit eliminates the need to set up the basic project structure manually. It provides a well-organized file and folder structure, including commonly used directories for separating code, templates, assets, and configuration files. This allows developers to focus more on implementing business logic rather than spending time on initial setup.
Before using the PHP template starter kit, developers should have a basic understanding of PHP and web development concepts. Additionally, they should have a web server environment (such as Apache or Nginx) and PHP installed on their local machines or a hosting server. Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is also beneficial for frontend development aspects.

Starterkit Overview

You can use the Starterkit if you are creating a new project. It will be time-consuming to use the full admin version for a new project as Nilova have more than 181 php pages.

We have provided all the pre-build layouts like Sidemenu, Header, Footer and Scripts etc in the Starterkit.

For further information or support regarding the template, please contact us using the provided link: https://support.spruko.com/

• Take a quick look at the folder structure of the "Starterkit."
• Integration of your customized PHP pages becomes easy when using the "Starterkit."
• The "Starterkit" provides all the layout components, related assets, and plugins.
• To explore the contents of the "Starterkit," unzip the project folder received after purchase.
Navigate to the following paths:
• Example: C:/xampp/htdocs/starterkit/pages/ - Add your PHP pages here if you have more.
• Example: C:/xampp/htdocs/starterkit/layouts/components/ - This folder contains files such as footer.php, main-header.php, main-sidebar.php, scripts.php, and styles.php.
• Example: C:/xampp/htdocs/starterkit/pages/ - This folder contains file such as index.php, files and etc.

Gulp is a popular JavaScript task runner that automates common development tasks, such as compiling Sass to CSS, minifying JavaScript and CSS files, optimizing images, and more. Gulp allows developers to define tasks that process files in a project, and then run those tasks automatically when files are changed or when specific commands are issued.for more information about gulp Check here.

Prerequisites:

To install and set up all the prerequisites, follow these steps:

Ensure that Node.js is installed and running on your computer. If Node.js is already installed, you can skip this step. Otherwise, install it on your computer.

If you want to install and use the latest version of Node.js, you can find the necessary instructions on the official website.

To set up gulp, you need to install it globally on your system. Run one of the following commands in your terminal:

 npm install -g gulp

 npm install --save-dev gulp

Installation

Please follow below steps to install and setup all pre requisites:

Make sure to have all above pre requisites installed & running in your computer

Open your terminal, go to your folder and enter below command. This would install all required dependencies in node_modules folder.

 npm install

Build Production File

After completing the above steps, run the following command from the project root (Nilova/) in your terminal or command prompt:

 gulp

Note:-Ensure all required node_modules are installed to run the gulp tasks successfully.

The following command performs several tasks to streamline your development workflow below are some of the task it performs :

1. Generates the libs/ and CSS/ Folders directory