Payload Software Requirements

Payload requires the following software:

• Any JavaScript package manager (Yarn, NPM, or pnpm – pnpm is preferred)
• Node.js version 20.9.0+
• Any compatible database (MongoDB or Postgres)

A. Pre-requisites

1. Operating System: Ensure the system is running an OS that supports the software (Windows, macOS, Linux).
2. Dependencies:

• Python: If using Python backend (e.g., Django or Flask), ensure that Python (version 3.x) is installed.
• Node.js: If using JavaScript-based backend (e.g., Express.js), ensure Node.js is installed.
• Database: Make sure the SQL or NoSQL database is installed and running (MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Web Server: Apache, Nginx, or another HTTP server.

Reffereance :https://payloadcms.com/docs/getting-started/installation#quickstart-with-create-payload-app