Tutorial: How to Install Roundup Issue Tracker on Windows 11

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Roundup Issue Tracker on Windows 11 step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Python 3.x
• pip package manager
• Git version control system

If any of the above packages are not installed on your computer, you can download and install them from their official websites.

Steps to Install Roundup Issue Tracker

Step 1: Clone the Roundup Repository

Open the Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Roundup Issue Tracker. Then, execute the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/roundup-tracker/roundup.git

Step 2: Create a Virtual Environment

We recommend creating a virtual environment to isolate the Roundup package and its dependencies from other projects on your computer. To create a virtual environment, execute the following command:

python -m venv roundup-env

This will create a folder named roundup-env in the current directory, which will contain the virtual environment.

Step 3: Activate the Virtual Environment

Next, activate the virtual environment by executing the following command:

roundup-env\Scripts\activate.bat

You should see the virtual environment name (roundup-env) appear in your command prompt, indicating that the virtual environment is active.

Step 4: Install Roundup Dependencies

Before installing the Roundup package, we need to install its dependencies. To do this, execute the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

This will install all the required packages listed in the requirements.txt file.

Step 5: Start the Server

Finally, to start the Roundup Issue Tracker server, execute the following command:

.\roundup-server -p 8080 -i 127.0.0.1

This will start the server on port 8080 and bind it to the loopback address 127.0.0.1. You should see the following output:

Starting tracker...

Step 6: Access the Roundup Web Interface

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/. You should see the Roundup web interface, where you can create an account and start using the Issue Tracker.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Roundup Issue Tracker on Windows 11. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official Roundup documentation or ask for help on their community forums.

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