How to install Spree Commerce on Windows 10

Spree Commerce is an open-source e-commerce platform that allows you to easily create an online store. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Spree Commerce on a Windows 10 computer.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that the following software is installed on your computer:

• Ruby version 2.5 or higher
• Rails version 5.2 or higher
• PostgreSQL version 9.4 or higher

Step 1: Install Ruby

Visit the RubyInstaller website and download the latest version of Ruby for Windows. Follow the installation process by accepting the license agreement and choosing the appropriate installation settings.

Step 2: Install Rails

Open the command prompt and enter the following command to install Rails:

gem install rails

Step 3: Install PostgreSQL

Visit the PostgreSQL website and download the latest version of PostgreSQL for Windows. Follow the installation process by accepting the license agreement and choosing the appropriate installation settings.

Step 4: Install Spree Commerce

Open the command prompt and enter the following commands to install Spree Commerce:

gem install spree
spree install --auto-accept

The --auto-accept flag will automatically accept the default settings for installation.

Step 5: Set up the database

Open the command prompt and enter the following commands to set up the PostgreSQL database:

psql -U postgres
CREATE DATABASE spree_dev;
CREATE USER spree WITH PASSWORD 'spree';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE spree_dev to spree;

Step 6: Start the server

Open the command prompt and enter the following command to start the server:

rails server

Visit http://localhost:3000/ on your browser to access your Spree Commerce store.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Spree Commerce on your Windows 10 computer.

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