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Basic

Before using Phoenixjumpstart, ensure that following are installed
  • Erlang & Elixir
  • Phoenixframework
  • postgres

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Install elixir

Go to elixir lang website. Select your OS and follow the instructions and install elixir and erlang. ALternatetively you could use asdf, to install specific versions of elixir and erlang. Asdf is a tool similar to nvm.

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Install Phoenixframework

After elixir (and erlang) is installed, visit Phoenixframework, follow the instructions and install Phoenix.

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Postgresql

If you are on MacOs, the quickest and easiest way to get started with postgres is postgres.app simply download and install the latest version. If you are on Windows or Linux, download the specific package installer from here If you prefer a nice GUI tool to interact with postgres, try postico.