How to Install Hasura on Windows 10

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Hasura on Windows 10. Hasura is an open-source tool that allows you to build real-time GraphQL APIs on top of your existing databases. With Hasura, you can easily create APIs by defining your database schema as GraphQL types and queries.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you need to make sure you have the following software installed on your computer:

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the below steps to install Hasura on your Windows 10 machine:

Step 1: Download and Install Docker Desktop

The first step is to download and install Docker Desktop on your computer. Docker is a containerization platform that allows us to run applications inside containers. You can download Docker Desktop from the official website: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop

Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the installation wizard to complete the installation process.

Step 2: Download and Install Git

The next step is to download and install Git on your computer. Git is a version control system that helps in managing code changes. You can download Git from the official website: https://git-scm.com/download/win

Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the installation wizard to complete the installation process.

Step 3: Clone Hasura Git Repository

After successfully installing Git, you need to clone the Hasura repository by following the below steps:

  1. Open Command Prompt (CMD) as administrator.

  2. Change your directory to your preferred location where you want to clone the Hasura repository. e.g. 'cd C:\Users\UserName'

  3. Run git clone https://github.com/hasura/graphql-engine.git –recursive

Step 4: Start the Hasura Server with Docker

Now that we have cloned the Hasura repository, we can start the Hasura server with Docker.

  1. Open Command Prompt and change your directory to the Hasura repository. e.g. 'cd C:\Users\UserName\graphql-engine'

  2. Run docker-compose up -d to start the Hasura server in detached mode.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

Once the Hasura server is up and running, we can verify the installation by accessing the Hasura Console.

  1. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8080/console

  2. You will be prompted to sign in with your Hasura account. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for a free account.

  3. After signing in, you will be redirected to the Hasura Console where you can begin exploring the features of Hasura.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hasura on your Windows 10 machine. You can now start building real-time GraphQL APIs on top of your existing databases using Hasura.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the step-by-step process of installing Hasura on your Windows 10 machine. By following these steps, you will be able to start building real-time GraphQL APIs with Hasura in no time. Happy coding!

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