How to Install Solidus on Windows 11

Solidus is an open-source e-commerce platform that allows businesses to build their online stores. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Solidus on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before starting, please ensure that your computer meets the following requirements:

• Windows 11 Operating System
• Ruby version 2.7.4 or later
• PostgreSQL version 11 or later
• Node.js version 12.0 or later
• Yarn version 1.2 or later

Steps

Step 1: Install Ruby

1. Go to https://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/ and download the latest Ruby+Devkit version.
2. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard's instructions.
3. When prompted, choose to add Ruby executables to your PATH.

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

1. Go to https://www.postgresql.org/download/windows/ and download the latest version of PostgreSQL.
2. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard's instructions.
3. When prompted, set a password for the PostgreSQL server.

Step 3: Install Node.js

1. Go to https://nodejs.org/en/download/ and download the latest version of Node.js.
2. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard's instructions.
3. Leave the default installation settings unchanged.

Step 4: Install Yarn

1. Go to https://classic.yarnpkg.com/en/docs/install/#windows-stable and download the latest version of Yarn.
2. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard's instructions.
3. Leave the default installation settings unchanged.

Step 5: Install Solidus

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Run the following command to install the bundler gem:

gem install bundler

3. Run the following command to install Solidus:

gem install solidus

Step 6: Create a Solidus App

1. Create a new directory for your Solidus app:

mkdir solidus_app

2. Change into the newly created directory:

cd solidus_app

3. Run the following command to create a new Solidus app:

solidus init

4. Follow the installation wizard's instructions to set up your Solidus app.

Step 7: Start the Server

1. Change into the app directory:

cd my_store

2. Run the following command to start the server:

rails server

3. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/ to view your Solidus app.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Solidus on your Windows 11 computer. Now you can begin building your online store using the Solidus e-commerce platform.

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