Question 1

How do I set up Elasticsearch for ROR Ecommerce?

Accepted Answer

Install Elasticsearch via package manager (e.g., `brew install elasticsearch` on macOS), start the service, and reindex products with `rails runner 'Product.reindex'`. If Elasticsearch isn't running, search degrades to SQL fallback queries to keep the app functional.

Question 2

Can I use ROR Ecommerce without Ruby on Rails experience?

Accepted Answer

No, the project is built on standard Rails conventions and assumes familiarity. The README explicitly states 'if you understand Rails, you'll understand this project,' so Rails knowledge is essential for effective use and customization.

Question 3

ROR Ecommerce vs Solidus: which is better for my store?

Accepted Answer

ROR Ecommerce is more lightweight and Rails-native, ideal for custom builds with full code control, while Solidus has a larger ecosystem but more complexity. Choose ROR Ecommerce if you prefer simplicity and Rails integration over out-of-the-box features.

Question 4

How to change the payment gateway in ROR Ecommerce?

Accepted Answer

Default setup uses Authorize.net via Authlogic. To change gateways, update `config/settings.yml` and environment files, and refer to external documentation linked in the README, which requires manual configuration and testing.

Question 5

What image processing tools does ROR Ecommerce need?

Accepted Answer

Requires either libvips (recommended) or ImageMagick installed locally for Active Storage variant processing. The `image_processing` gem is included, but you must set up the system dependencies as per the README's instructions.

Question 6

Is ROR Ecommerce good for large-scale e-commerce?

Accepted Answer

It's designed for small businesses, with features like role-based permissions and double-entry accounting. For large-scale needs, consider more scalable platforms like Spree Commerce, as ROR Ecommerce might lack advanced performance optimizations out of the box.

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