Dfx 0.26.0 Release

[Lorimer]

@AdamS

If you want to test the replica binaries for some replica-specific implementation detail, you can run ic-starter yourself as dfx has been doing for you

Thanks @AdamS. Can I ask how much of this post is still relevant in terms of the necessary steps for running a replica without using dfx? →

Run a local replica without dfx

How can I install and run a local replica without dfx? For example: Where can I download a replica? Should I download the source code and build it or there is a pre-bundled replica ready for local use? How do I start the replica locally? It needs a script and parameters or it’s just a binary that needs to run? Is there any documentation available for this?

@mraszyk

That’s what it’d take to meaningfully test the “full replica stack”.

Cool. At the moment one could set up two VMs and run a replica on each, but obviously they’re not going to talk to each other. In principle, what would it take to get these two replica instances to form a two node subnet for community IC OS inspection / testing?