gitlab-org / gitlab-discussions-

This documentation provides a step-by-step guide for expert developers to build and start the gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions- project.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the build process, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

  1. Git: Make sure you have Git installed on your system. You can verify by running:

    git --version

  2. Ruby: The project uses Ruby, so ensure you have an appropriate version installed. You can check your Ruby version with:

    ruby --version

  3. Bundler: This project may use Bundler for managing Ruby dependencies. Install it by running:

    gem install bundler

  4. Node.js and Yarn: Make sure both Node.js and Yarn are installed. Check their versions with:

    node --version

    yarn --version

  5. Database: Confirm that you have a supported database installed, configured, and running (e.g. PostgreSQL).

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Begin by cloning the repository to your local machine. Use the following command:

git clone https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd gitlab-discussions

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Ruby Dependencies

Install Ruby dependencies using Bundler:

bundle install

Node.js Dependencies

Install Node.js dependencies using Yarn:

yarn install

Step 3: Configure the Environment

Create and configure the .env file. This file typically contains environment variables needed for the application. You can create a copy of the sample configuration (if available):

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file as necessary to set your environment variables.

Step 4: Set Up the Database

Run the following command to create and migrate the database:

bundle exec rake db:create
bundle exec rake db:migrate

If seed data is needed, you can run:

bundle exec rake db:seed

Step 5: Run the Application

Start the server with the following command:

bundle exec rails server

This will typically start the application on http://localhost:3000.

Step 6: Access the Application

Open your web browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:3000

You should see the GitLab Discussions project running.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to build and start the gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions- project successfully. Any further customization or features can be explored post-initial setup.

Sources: GitLab Discussions Documentation.