Magento 2 installation

How to install Magento 2 ?

Here is the following step need to be followed -

 

Step 1: Check system Configuration

• Apache Version: 2.2 or 2.4 and Enable: mod_rewrite.mod_rewrite enables the server to perform URL rewriting.
• PHP: 5.4.x where x = 11 or later  5.5.x and
• Enable PHP Extension: PDO/MySQL,mbstring, mcrypt, mhash, simplexml, curl, gd2, ImageMagick 6.3.7 (or later) or both soap and
• add xdebug.max_nesting_level=50000; at php.ini
• MySQL Version : 5.6.x and upper

For installing magento 2 at wamp you need check above php setting then follow the below process:

 

Step 2: Download Magento2

Download Magento 2 from Github https://github.com/magento/magento2

 

Step 3: Download Composer.exe

Magento now using Composer to install the software. Composer enables us to manage the Magento system, extensions, and their dependencies. Composer provides you with the following advantages:

• Enables you to reuse third-party libraries without bundling them with source code
• Component-based architecture with robust dependency management
• Magento dependencies to reduce extension conflicts and compatibility issues
• Versioned dependencies
• Semantic versioning
• Supports PHP Framework Interoperability standard
• We’ll have more information soon on how developers can use Composer to package extensions to distribute to Magento merchants and to other developers.

 From here you can download Composer.exe.

During installation process the installer request to you ,to select your php.exe which is located at

• wamp - \wamp\bin\php\php5.5.12(Php version)\php.exe
• xampp - \xampp\php\php.exe

After installing the composer.exe, you need to run the Command Prompt and reach to your Magento2 directory.

Now run the command - composer install

Above command will initialize the composer. And its time to restart your Apache Server.

Step 4: Now Install Magento 2

Now you are able to run the Magento 2 setup using browser. Following window will open during the installation process of Magento -

1) Agreement Window

2)Setup Description -

3) Setup Database -

4)Web Configuration -

5) Customize Store Setting -

6) Setup Administration Details -

7) Installation Started -

7) Congratulations!

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Magento 2 | 10 most important features

Magento is a leading e-commerce solution and a huge platform for Merchants that enables them to sell their products online. This platform has more than 4 million downloads worldwide. And now we can witness the dawn of Magento 2. The new version of this platform brings lots of new features that have all the chances to play a key role in the growth of e-commerce market. In this post you can find 10 most important features of Magento 2.

Magento 2 - Better compatibility with other platforms

Magento 2 is based on Zend Framework and PHP 5.4, it also extends support for MSSQL, Oracle,  and other databases.

Magento 2 - The new level of flexibility

With a new structure of modules (component-based), the new Magento has a much better flexibility in terms of development. The high code coupling in combination with a component oriented structure allows developers to different components including CMS, customer, checkout, sales, catalog, and a lot more. In Magento 2, it is possible to disable or enable every component and at the same time to keep the code base clean.

Magento 2 - Testing-friendly environment

Magento 2 is 100% testing-friendly. It includes a flawless testing framework designed to perform: Static Tests, Performance Tests, Unit Tests, Legacy and Migration Tests, Integration Tests and JavaScript Unit Tests.

Magento 2 - Service Contracts

Service Contracts is another important feature of Magento 2, which is based on a set of different PHP Interfaces. The feature improves and simplifies the use of APIs for various modules. With Service Contracts, developers will get a new way of working with public API endpoints.

Magento 2 - The new file structure

Magento 2 comes with a completely new file structure. There is no base theme anymore and all the base views are in the module structure. Developers now face much less issues while developing custom Magento themes.

Magento 2 - Hassle-free upgrades and installation

Composer makes Magento 2 more friendly for an installation and updates. It is also possible to use a convenient format to upgrade to the latest Magento 2 version.

Magento 2 - Elimination of components and modules

Magento 2.0 provides advanced payment options. The new version of config.xml file is reduced by over 20%, as a result developers are able to offer customizable solutions within less amount of time.

Magento 2 - The concept of view

The complexity and overall development time in Magento 2 has been considerably reduced thanks to ‘the concept of view in the module’. The feature also enables developers to create the working view within no time.

Magento 2 - Better Security

Thanks to the changed directory structure, Magento 2 is more secure. There is a new directory – ‘pub’, which enables developers to protect the code from different security breaches.

Magento 2 - The Magento Community

The Magento development team is opened to the community of Magento coders, we can receive a seamless support for any issues related with Magento 2.