How to Install Spree Commerce on Windows 11

Spree Commerce is an open-source e-commerce platform that is written in Ruby on Rails. It is a flexible and customizable platform that allows you to create a robust online store. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install Spree Commerce on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your Windows 11 system:

  • Ruby
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Git
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL

If you do not have them installed, please follow the instructions on their respective websites to download and install them.

Step 1 - Clone the Spree Commerce Git Repository

First, open the command prompt on your Windows 11 system and navigate to the directory in which you want to install Spree Commerce. Then, use the following command to clone the Spree Commerce Git repository:

git clone https://github.com/spree/spree.git

This command will clone the latest version of Spree Commerce into your local directory.

Step 2 - Install Dependencies

After cloning the Spree Commerce repository, navigate to the directory by using the following command:

cd spree

Once you are in the directory, install the dependencies by running the following command:

bundle install

This command will install all the required Ruby gems to run Spree Commerce on your Windows 11 system.

Step 3 - Setup the Database

To setup the database, run the following command:

bundle exec rake db:create

This command will create the PostgreSQL database for Spree Commerce.

Step 4 - Migrate the Database

After creating the database, migrate it using the following command:

bundle exec rake db:migrate

This command will run the database migrations required for Spree Commerce to function correctly.

Step 5 - Start the Server

Finally, start the Spree Commerce server by running the following command:

bundle exec rails server

This command will start the server, and you can access the Spree Commerce storefront by navigating to http://localhost:3000.

That's it! You have successfully installed Spree Commerce on your Windows 11 system. You can now create an online store by customizing the Spree Commerce storefront to match your requirements.