Apache Forrest Quick-Start on Linux Easy Guide

Getting-Started with Forrest for Linux

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Getting-Started with Apache Forrest Static and Dynamic Docs Generation Linux.

Apache Forrest ™ software is a publishing framework that Transforms Input from various sources into a Unified Presentation in one or more output formats.

The modular and Extensible Plug-in Architecture of Apache Forrest is based on Apache Cocoon and the relevant industry standards that separate presentation from content.

Forrest can Generate Static Documents, or be used as a Dynamic Server, or be deployed by its automated facility.

1. How to Install Apache Forrest on Linux:

   Install Forrest for Linux

   SetUp Forrest on Linux

2. Apache Forrest Static/Dynamic Docs Generation.

   • Running a Local WebApp of Apache Forrest Docs.

     cd $FORREST_HOME/site-author

     forrest run

     Point your Browser to:

     http://localhost:8888

     

   • Render Apache Forrest Docs as Static HTML/PDF.

     cd $FORREST_HOME/site-author

     forrest

     The Html and Pdf Documents will be Rendered into the build/site Directory…

     To Display Point your Browser to the index.html File.

   • Generate your Own Site and Web App.

     mkdir $HOME/Documents/mySite

     cd $HOME/Documents/mySite

     Create the Site Skeleton

     forrest seed-sample

     To Configure the Site:

     nano src/documentation/content/xdocs/site.xml

     To Render as Static Site:

     forrest

     To Render as Live Editable Web App:

     forrest run

     Then you Can Experiment with Live Docs Editing in: src/documentation/content/xdocs/

3. Install Firefox ForrestBar for Easy Development:

   Installed Firefox ForrestBar

   Firefox Forrestbar