Unit 3: Getting Started with SDMX-DG

Background

Get your System Ready

Here are the steps to start using SDMX-DG.

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Install prerequisites.

SDMX DG has four prerequisite softwares that need to be installed:

  1. Python software, version 3.8 or higher.
    To verify if python is already installed:

    Code

    python --version
    If not installed, visit python.org to download the installer for your operating system and follow the installation instructions.
  2. Upgrade the python package manager "pip" to the latest version.

    Code

    python -m pip install --upgrade pip
  3. Node.js (for front-end dependencies).
    Visit Node.js to download the installer for your operating system and follow the prompts to complete installation.
    Note: Ensure you include npm for package management.
  4. Git (for version control, optional but recommended)
    Visit git-scm.com to download the installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and follow the setup instructions. After installation, verify it by opening a terminal and typing.

    Code

    git --version

Download SDMX-DG.

Clone the SDMX-DG repository from GitHub. Alternatively, download the latest release from GitHub.

Code

git clone https://github.com/BIS-MED-IT/SDMX-dashboard-generator.git cd SDMX-dashboard-generator

Install dependencies.

Code

pip install -r requirements.txt

Start the SDMX-DG Server.

Code

python app.py

Your dashboard will be available at: http://localhost:5000

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