Introduction
So, you’re ready to embark on the journey of installing Lando on your Mac for Acquia? Strap in! It’s going to be a ride filled with commands, databases, and a sprinkle of humor to keep things light. Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Install Lando
First things first, you need to get Lando up and running on your Mac. This is as easy as running a single command. Seriously, it’s like magic. Just open your terminal and run:
/bin/bash -c “$(curl -fsSL https://get.lando.dev/setup-lando.sh)”
Don’t worry, this won’t summon any spirits (unless you’re coding at 3 AM, then all bets are off).
For those on Windows, Powershell is your friend:
iex (irm ‘https://get.lando.dev/setup-lando.ps1’ -UseB)
For the curious ones, here’s the link to the official installation guide: Lando Installation
Step 2: Pull Your Project from Git
Next up, let’s pull your project from Git. It’s like fishing, but less messy and you don’t need a license.
git clone <your-repo-url>
Step 3: Check for the Acquia Plugin
Now, let’s make sure your Lando setup has the Acquia plugin. This is where we get to flex our Lando muscles:
lando version –component @lando/acquia
If it’s missing (like your socks after laundry), add it using:
lando plugin-add @lando/acquia
For more details, check out the plugin installation guide: Lando Acquia Plugin
Step 4: Initialize Lando
Navigate to your project directory:
cd /path/to/your/repo
Then, initialize Lando with the Acquia recipe. This is where the real magic happens:
lando init
–source cwd
–recipe acquia
For more magical spells, check out the getting started guide: Lando Acquia Getting Started
Step 5: Update Database Configuration
Before you start, you need to check the database info of your Lando container:
lando info
Then, update your settings.php file. Add the following lines and comment out the Acquia require line:
$databases[‘default’][‘default’] = array (
‘database’ => ‘acquia’,
‘username’ => ‘acquia’,
‘password’ => ‘acquia’,
‘prefix’ => ”,
‘host’ => ‘acquia’,
‘port’ => ‘3306’,
‘namespace’ => ‘Drupal\mysql\Driver\Database\mysql’,
‘driver’ => ‘mysql’,
‘autoload’ => ‘core/modules/mysql/src/Driver/Database/mysql/’,
);
Step 6: Start Lando
Ready, set, go! Start your Lando environment:
lando start
Before you pull your project, you might encounter some curl errors. Here’s a handy fix: Fix Curl Error
For corporate network tips, visit: Lando Corporate Network Tips
Step 7: Install Acquia CLI
You’ll need the Acquia CLI for some nifty commands:
Step 8: Import Your Database and Files
And finally, import your database and files:
lando pull
Step 9: Start the Lando Application
And to wrap it all up, start your Lando application:
lando start
Conclusion
And there you have it! You’ve successfully set up Lando on your Mac for Acquia. Now, go forth and conquer your projects, armed with the power of Lando. Remember, coding should be fun, not frightening. Happy coding!
