How to Install Solidus on Windows 10

Solidus is an open-source e-commerce platform based on Ruby on Rails. It is designed to be flexible and customizable, making it a popular choice for both small and large businesses. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install Solidus on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed on your system:

1. Ruby (version 2.5 or higher)
2. RubyGems
3. Bundler (version 1.16.1 or higher)
4. SQL database (such as MySQL or PostgreSQL)
5. Node.js
6. Yarn

Installing Solidus

1. First, open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Solidus. For example, if you want to install it in a directory called my_solidus_app, navigate to that directory using cd my_solidus_app.

2. Next, run the following command to create a new Solidus application:

bundle exec solidus new .

This will create a new Solidus application in the current directory.

3. Once the application is generated, you will need to configure your database. Solidus supports multiple databases, so make sure to choose the one you prefer. For example, if you want to use PostgreSQL, run the following command:

bundle exec rails db:create

This will create the necessary database for your Solidus application.

4. Now, migrate your database by running the following command:

bundle exec rails db:migrate

This will create the necessary tables in your database.

5. Finally, start the Solidus server by running the following command:

bundle exec rails s

This will start the server and make your Solidus application available at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Solidus on Windows 10. Now you can start building your own e-commerce store using this powerful open-source platform.

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