How to Install Ruby on Your Computer
Are you looking to start programming in Ruby but don’t know where to start? Installing Ruby on your computer is the first step to begin your journey as a Ruby developer. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Ruby on different operating systems. Let’s get started!
Windows
If you are using Windows, the easiest way to install Ruby is by using the RubyInstaller. Here’s how you can do it:
- Go to https://rubyinstaller.org/
- Click on the download link for the latest version of RubyInstaller
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
- Make sure to check the box that says “Add Ruby executable to your PATH”
- Once the installation is complete, open the command prompt and type
ruby -vto verify that Ruby is installed correctly
macOS
If you are using macOS, you can install Ruby using Homebrew, a package manager for macOS. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open the Terminal app
- Install Homebrew by running the command
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" - Once Homebrew is installed, run the command
brew install ruby - After the installation is complete, type
ruby -vin the Terminal to verify that Ruby is installed correctly
Linux
For Linux users, installing Ruby can vary depending on the distribution you are using. Here are the general steps to install Ruby on most Debian-based distributions:
- Open the Terminal
- Run the command
sudo apt updateto update the package list - Install Ruby by running
sudo apt install ruby-full - After the installation is complete, type
ruby -vin the Terminal to verify that Ruby is installed correctly
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ruby on your computer. You are now ready to start coding in one of the most popular programming languages used by developers worldwide. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to reach out to the Ruby community for help. Happy coding!