# Creating a Phoenix 1.6 application with asdf

The easiest way to create a new [Phoenix Framework](https://www.phoenixframework.org) application:

##  Install asdf

[Install asdf](https://asdf-vm.com)

##  Install plugins

```
asdf plugin-add erlang
asdf plugin-add elixir
```

##  Install dependencies

```
asdf install erlang 24.1.2
asdf global erlang 24.1.2
asdf install elixir 1.12.3-otp-24
asdf global elixir 1.12.3-otp-24
```

##  Install Phoenix

```
mix local.rebar --force
mix local.hex --force
mix archive.install hex phx_new 1.6.0 --force
```

## Create the Phoenix application

```
mix phx.new saturn --install
```

## Create DB and run application

```
cd saturn
mix ecto.create
mix phx.server
```

## Visit your Phoenix LiveDashboard

Open [http://localhost:4000/dashboard](http://localhost:4000/dashboard)

![Phoenix LiveDashboard](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1635361156078/BU89Vd52h.png)

Done.

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