How to Install Gerrit on Windows 10

Gerrit is a code review tool that can be installed on Windows 10. This tutorial will walk you through the steps for installing Gerrit on Windows 10.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before installing Gerrit, you will need to ensure that you have the following installed on your system:

• Java SE Development Kit (JDK)
• Git
• Database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or H2)

Step 2: Download Gerrit

Visit https://www.gerritcodereview.com/download.html and download the latest stable Gerrit version for Windows.

Step 3: Install Gerrit

1. Extract the downloaded Gerrit file and copy it to the desired installation directory.
2. Open cmd.exe and navigate to the Gerrit installation directory.
3. Use the following command to start the Gerrit setup wizard:

java -jar gerrit.war init -d <directory>

Note: Replace <directory> with the path of your desired Gerrit installation directory.

4. The setup wizard will prompt you for some settings such as authentication, database and server settings. Follow the prompts and input the required information.
5. Once you have completed the setup wizard, Gerrit will start to run on the specified port from the configuration.

Step 4: Access Gerrit

1. Open a web browser and access Gerrit using the URL http://localhost:8080/.
2. Login with the username and password you set up during the setup wizard.

Congratulations! You have installed and configured Gerrit on your Windows 10 system. You can now use Gerrit for code review and collaboration.

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