Add a source
Now create a sample application. In this case you'll first add a data source application. In your project directory enter the following command:
You will be prompted to select a library item using the interactive menu. Select Source and then Demo Data. This will give you a source that generates F1 racing car data from a CSV file. Give the application a suitable name, such as F1 demo data.
Create your local variables
To create your local variables for the source application, run the following command:
This generates a .env file with several environment variables set for you, including the streaming token used for authenticating with your selected environment, and your input and output topics, for example:
Quix__Portal__Api=https://portal-api.platform.quix.io
Quix__Organisation__Id=yourorg
Quix__Workspace__Id=yourorg-tutorial-prod
Quix__Sdk__Token=sdk-349...dd
output=f1-data
Run your code locally
Run your source which will publish data to the f1-data topic. In the source application directory:
Tip
The required topic(s) are created. If your program generates a timeout error, it means the topic(s) are still being created. Simply wait a few moments and then try running the program again.
You can leave your code running, create a new shell tab, and proceed to the next step.