How to Install Kinto on Windows 11

Kinto is an open-source microservices framework that allows developers to create and manage web applications with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Kinto on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before installing Kinto on your Windows 11 machine, ensure that you have the following prerequisites.

• Python 3.7 or higher - Download Python.
• PIP - It comes with Python installation.

Step 1: Install Kinto

1. Open the Command Prompt by typing "cmd" on the search bar.
2. Run the following command to install Kinto:

   pip install kinto
   

3. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 2: Verify Installation

1. To verify the installation, run the following command to check the version of Kinto:

   kinto --version
   

   You should see the version of Kinto installed on your machine.

2. Additionally, you can run the following command to check the Kinto CLI help documentation:

   kinto --help
   

   This command will display the different options available for the Kinto CLI.

Step 3: Create Kinto Application

1. To create a new Kinto application, navigate to the folder where you want to create your application.

2. Run the following command to create a new application:

   kinto init
   

3. You can optionally provide a name for your application by running the following command:

   kinto init myapp
   

   Replace myapp with your desired app name.

4. Wait for Kinto to create your application folder.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kinto on your Windows 11 machine and created a new Kinto application. You can now proceed with developing your web application using the Kinto microservices framework.

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