atsigncompany/virtualenv repository overview

⁠Virtual environment

Why is there a virtual environment to set up and what does it do? Jumping directly into the deep end and creating projects on top of the atPlatform can be overwhelming, so we’ve created a simple way for you to run the atPlatform from your own machine.

First, why is there a virtual environment to set up and what does it do?

The virtual environment has two main benefits: you can monitor the status of your test atServers (by visiting localhost:9001), and you can bypass the traditional onboarding process completely.

Jumping directly into the deep-end and creating projects on top of the atPlatform can be overwhelming for some. To combat this overwhelming feeling, we’ve created a simple way to have you, the developer, run the atProtocol from your very own machine!

This will allow you to run both an atDirectory server and atServers of testable atSigns. We’ve created demo apps that go over specific verbs and methods to help you get oriented. Virtual Environments are also integral to the testing for atServer and atClient SDKs.