How to Install Gerrit on Clear Linux Latest

Gerrit is an open-source code review tool that provides a web interface for reviewing and approving code before it is merged into a project's codebase. In this tutorial, we will be installing Gerrit on the latest Clear Linux version.

Prerequisites

  • Clear Linux latest version
  • A user with sudo privileges
  • Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8 or higher installed on the system
  • Git version 1.7.0 or higher installed on the system

Install Gerrit

Follow the steps below to install Gerrit on Clear Linux Latest.

Step 1: Install Java

Gerrit requires Java to run. Check if Java is installed by running the following command:

java –version

If Java is not installed, install it using the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add java-runtime

Step 2: Install Git

Gerrit requires Git to manage repositories. Check if Git is installed by running the following command:

git --version

If Git is not installed, install it using the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add git

Step 3: Download Gerrit

Download the latest version of Gerrit from the official website using the following command:

wget https://gerrit-releases.storage.googleapis.com/gerrit-3.3.3.war

Step 4: Configure Gerrit

Create a new Gerrit directory and move the downloaded .war file to the newly created directory:

mkdir ~/gerrit
cp gerrit-3.3.3.war ~/gerrit

Extract the .war file to a new directory using the following command:

cd ~/gerrit
mkdir gerrit-3.3.3
unzip gerrit-3.3.3.war -d gerrit-3.3.3

Step 5: Start Gerrit

Start the Gerrit web server using the following command:

cd gerrit-3.3.3
java -jar bin/gerrit.war daemon

Step 6: Access the Gerrit site

Open a web browser and go to the following address:

http://localhost:8080/

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gerrit on Clear Linux Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Gerrit on Clear Linux Latest. Gerrit is a powerful code review tool that allows developers to collaborate more effectively and ensure code quality. Follow the steps above to set up Gerrit on your system and start using it with your team.