How to install Ruby on VS Code
If you are a developer looking to work with Ruby programming language on Visual Studio Code (VS Code), you’re in the right place! In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Ruby on your VS Code, step by step.
Step 1: Install Ruby
The first step in getting started with Ruby on VS Code is to ensure that you have Ruby installed on your machine. If you haven’t already installed Ruby, you can download it from the official Ruby website here.
Step 2: Install the Ruby extension for VS Code
Once you have Ruby installed on your machine, you will need to install the Ruby extension for Visual Studio Code. To do this, open your VS Code editor and navigate to the extensions tab on the sidebar. Search for “Ruby” in the extensions marketplace and install the extension provided by Peng Lv.
Step 3: Configure VS Code for Ruby
After you have installed the Ruby extension, you will need to configure your VS Code settings to work with Ruby. Open the settings.json file in VS Code and add the following lines:
{"ruby.lint": { "rubocop": true }, "ruby.rubocop.executePath": "/path/to/your/rubocop" }
Step 4: Create a new Ruby file
Now that you have set up Ruby on your VS Code, you can start working with Ruby files. Create a new file with a .rb extension and start writing your Ruby code. VS Code will provide you with syntax highlighting and other useful features for Ruby development.
Step 5: Run your Ruby code
After writing your Ruby code, you can run it directly from VS Code. Press Ctrl+` to open the integrated terminal and type “ruby filename.rb” to run your Ruby code. You will see the output in the terminal window.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ruby on Visual Studio Code and are ready to start developing Ruby applications. If you encounter any issues or have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Ruby community for support. Happy coding!