Installing Ruby and Rails

Ruby on Rails is a popular web development framework known for its simplicity, flexibility, and speed. Before you can start using Rails, you need to have Ruby and Rails installed on your computer. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Ruby and Rails.

Installing Ruby

Ruby is the programming language on which Rails is built. To install Ruby, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and go to https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/downloads/.
2. Choose the version of Ruby you want to install. It's recommended to install the latest stable version.
3. Click on the download link for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
4. Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. After the installation is finished, open your command prompt or terminal and type ruby -v to verify that Ruby is correctly installed. You should see the version of Ruby you installed printed on the screen.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ruby on your computer. Now let's move on to installing Rails.

Installing Rails

Rails can be easily installed using RubyGems, which is Ruby's package manager. Follow these steps to install Rails:

1. Open your command prompt or terminal.
2. Type gem install rails and press Enter.
3. Wait for RubyGems to download and install Rails. This may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.
4. Once the installation is complete, type rails -v to verify that Rails is correctly installed. You should see the version of Rails you installed printed on the screen.

Great! You now have Ruby and Rails installed on your computer. You're ready to start building web applications using Ruby on Rails.

Conclusion

Installing Ruby and Rails is the first step towards becoming a Ruby on Rails developer. By following the instructions in this article, you should have no trouble installing both Ruby and Rails on your computer. Now you can begin your journey into the world of web development with Ruby on Rails. Happy coding!