How to Install Baserow in Windows 10

Baserow is an open-source and web-based database development tool. It is used to develop custom databases and web applications with relational fields, tables, and formulas. Installing Baserow on Windows 10 is quite easy and straightforward. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Baserow on a Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding to install Baserow, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • Windows 10 version 1709 or above
  • 8GB RAM (minimum), 16GB RAM (recommended)
  • 2 CPU cores or more
  • Python 3.7 or above (64-bit version only)
  • PostgreSQL 12 or above

Installation Steps

Follow these simple steps to install Baserow on your Windows 10 machine:

  1. Download and Install Python

    You can download Python from the official website https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/. Choose the appropriate version of Python for your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and download it. Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

  2. Install PostgreSQL

    Download and install PostgreSQL from the official website https://www.postgresql.org/download/. Choose the appropriate version of PostgreSQL for your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and download it. Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

  3. Install Baserow

    Open the command prompt by pressing Win+R, type cmd and press Enter. Go to the directory where you want to install Baserow, and run the following command:

    pip install baserow

    This command will install Baserow and its dependencies. If you encounter any errors during the installation process, try running the command again with administrative privileges.

  4. Initialize the Database

    Once Baserow is installed, initialize the database by running the following command:

    baserow runserver --init

    This command will create the necessary tables and initialize the database.

  5. Run Baserow

    To run Baserow, simply execute the following command:

    baserow runserver

    This command will start the Baserow server on your local machine. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000 to access the Baserow dashboard.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Baserow on a Windows 10 machine. By following these steps, you will be able to create custom databases and develop web applications with ease.