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How to Update Telegram Bot API Server on macOS

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    Ang Yi Shuan
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If you've previously installed the Telegram Bot API server on your macOS machine and stored the files in a specific directory, updating the server and its associated libraries can seem like a daunting task, especially since the official GitHub repository doesn't provide direct instructions for updates. In this guide, I'll walk you through the steps to update your Telegram Bot API server easily and effectively.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure you have the following:

  • Xcode Command Line Tools: These should already be installed if you followed the initial setup instructions.
  • Homebrew: The package manager for macOS that you'll need to manage dependencies like OpenSSL.

Step 1: Navigate to Your Installation Directory

Assuming you've stored your Telegram Bot API server files in /Users/angyishuan/Dropbox/Telegram Bot/telegram-bot-api/, open your Terminal and navigate to this directory:

cd /Users/angyishuan/Dropbox/Telegram\ Bot/telegram-bot-api/

Step 2: Pull the Latest Changes from GitHub

Now, it's time to pull the latest changes from the official Telegram Bot API repository. This will ensure that your local copy is up-to-date with the latest version:

git pull

Step 3: Update the Submodules

If the repository includes submodules, you need to update them as well. This command will initialize and update each submodule:

git submodule update --init --recursive

Step 4: Clean Up the Build Directory

To ensure that no old build artifacts interfere with the update process, remove the existing build directory:

rm -rf build

Step 5: Rebuild the Project

Create a fresh build directory and navigate into it:

mkdir build
cd build

Now, configure the build system with CMake, pointing it to the correct OpenSSL directory and specifying that the installation should be one level up from the build directory:

cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -DOPENSSL_ROOT_DIR=/opt/homebrew/opt/openssl/ -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX:PATH=.. ..

Finally, build and install the updated Telegram Bot API server:

cmake --build . --target install

Step 6: Verify the Update

To confirm that the update was successful, list the contents of the bin directory:

ls -l ../bin/telegram-bot-api*

You should see the updated binary files, indicating that the Telegram Bot API server is now up to date.

Conclusion

Updating the Telegram Bot API server on macOS is straightforward once you know the steps. By following this guide, you can ensure your bot server remains current with the latest features and security patches. If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to leave a comment below or consult the official Telegram Bot API GitHub repository.

Happy coding!