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Getting Started (PC)

Andrea edited this page Jun 27, 2013 · 2 revisions

(This page is intended for someone new to the project. Before starting, make sure you have the required permissions.)

1.- Get XAMPP

Skip if you already have XAMPP

  1. Download XAMPP for Windows.
  • Run the XAMPP install (double-click the .exe file).

Start XAMPP

  1. Open up XAMPP Control.
  • Run Apache and MySQL.

Test

  1. Type " localhost " into your browser.
  • You should see an orange success page.

Almost there! Your computer now acts as a server.

2.- Get the Files

  1. Go to your xampp directory: cd /c/xampp/htdocs/
  2. Clone the Repository (SSH): git clone [email protected]:codefest/redapple.git
  3. Check for a newly created folder in your htdocs.

3.- Set Up a Database

Type " localhost/phpmyadmin " into your browser.

Creating the Database

  1. Go to the " Databases " tab.
  2. Create a new database named " redapple "
  • Leave the defaults

Creating a User

  1. Go to the " Users " tab.
  2. Click " Add user ".
  • User name: rauser
  • Host: localhost ( simply select " Local " on the dropdown )
  • Password: secure
  • Global privileges: Check All

Importing the Tables

  1. Go to the " redapple " database on your left.
  2. Click on the " Import " tab at the top.
  3. Choose file: /c/xampp/htdocs/redapple/resources/db/redapple_YYYY-MM-DD.sql
  4. Click on " Go ".

4.- Done!

Type localhost/redapple into your browser and you should see a wordpress page.