How to Install MeTube on Windows 10

MeTube is an open-source video sharing platform that allows users to upload, share, and watch videos. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MeTube on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Git
• Node.js
• MongoDB

Step 1: Clone the MeTube Repository

First, you need to clone the MeTube repository from GitHub using the Git command. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/alexta69/metube.git

This will create a new directory named "metube" on your system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, navigate to the "metube" directory using the command prompt. Go to the root directory of the project and run the following command:

npm install

This will download and install all the dependencies required for the project.

Step 3: Set up the Database

MeTube uses MongoDB as its database. You need to have MongoDB installed on your system. If you don't have MongoDB installed, please follow the instructions on the official MongoDB website to install it.

Once you have installed MongoDB, open another Command Prompt or PowerShell window and run the following command to start the MongoDB server:

mongod

Now, open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window and navigate to the "metube" directory again. Run the following command to create a new database for MeTube:

mongoimport --db metube --collection videos --drop --file data.json

This will create a new database named "metube" and import the sample data from the "data.json" file.

Step 4: Start the MeTube Server

Now that you have all the dependencies installed and the database set up, you can start the MeTube server. In the same Command Prompt or PowerShell window, run the following command:

npm start

This will start the server and output the following message:

Server running at http://localhost:3000/

Step 5: Access MeTube on your browser

Finally, open your web browser and go to the following URL:

http://localhost:3000/

You should now see the MeTube homepage. Congratulations! You have successfully installed MeTube on your Windows 10 machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install MeTube on Windows 10. Now that you have MeTube up and running, you can customize it and start sharing and watching videos with your friends and family. Happy video sharing!

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