handle.canonical.prefix = http://localhost:4000

This is the quickest way to get DSpace 7 running on Windows 10 because it bundles the database, Solr, and the API into containers, avoiding manual configuration of each service.

Solr 8.x (must be installed separately starting with version 7).

Run the development server:

Before touching any code, you need to install the correct tools. Do not skip versions—DSpace is picky.