How to Install Mejiro on Windows 11

Mejiro is a web application for managing academic conferences. This tutorial will explain how to install it on a Windows 11 operating system.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, you will need to have the following installed on your system:

• Ruby version 2.6 or higher
• Git
• SQLite

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Mejiro on Windows 11:

1. Open command prompt or PowerShell by pressing the Windows logo key + X and selecting either option.

2. Clone the Mejiro repository from GitHub by entering the following command:

git clone https://github.com/dmpop/mejiro.git

3. Navigate to the Mejiro directory using the command:

cd mejiro

4. Install the dependencies required for Mejiro using Bundler by entering the command:

bundle install

5. Create a new database by running the following command:

rake db:create

6. Run the database migrations using the command:

rake db:migrate

7. Start the Mejiro server by running the command:

rails server

8. Open a web browser and enter the URL localhost:3000 to access the Mejiro application.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Mejiro on your Windows 11 operating system.

Conclusion

Mejiro is a useful tool for managing academic conferences, and it is straightforward to install on Windows 11 using the steps outlined in this tutorial. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, consult the Mejiro documentation or open an issue on GitHub for assistance.

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