How to Install Roundup Issue Tracker on Windows 10

Introduction

Roundup is a web-based issue tracking system that allows software developers, IT professionals, and project managers to monitor and manage project issues more efficiently. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Roundup Issue Tracker on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 installed on your system
• Python 3.x installed on your system
• A web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Firefox)

Step 1: Download and Install Roundup

1. Download the latest version of Roundup from the official website: https://www.roundup-tracker.org/download.html
2. Extract the downloaded archive to a directory of your choice.
3. Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you extracted the files.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

1. To install Roundup's dependencies, type the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

2. This command will install all the necessary Python modules for Roundup to function.

Step 3: Create a Roundup Configuration File

1. Open a text editor and create a new file in the directory where you extracted Roundup.
2. Save the file as "config.ini" and paste the following code into it:

   [instance]
   name = Tracker
   [mailgw]
   from = you@example.com
   smtp_hostname = smtp.example.com
   

3. Replace the values for "from" and "smtp_hostname" with your own email settings.

Step 4: Initialize the Database

1. To initialize the database, run the following command:

   python3.8 -m roundup demo
   

2. This will create a sample database for Roundup in the current directory.

Step 5: Start Roundup

1. To start Roundup, run the following command:

   python3.8 -m roundup.app restful
   

2. This will start the Roundup web server and allow you to access it through your web browser.

Step 6: Access Roundup

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8913/
2. You should now see the Roundup Issue Tracker homepage.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Roundup Issue Tracker on Windows 10. You can now use it to manage your software projects and track issues efficiently.

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