How to Install Ruby on Windows 11
Are you a Windows 11 user looking to install Ruby on your system? Ruby is a popular programming language known for its simplicity and flexibility. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Ruby on Windows 11.
Step 1: Download Ruby Installer
The first step in installing Ruby on Windows 11 is to download the Ruby installer. You can download the latest version of Ruby from the official Ruby website. Make sure to select the correct version based on your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Ruby on your system.
Step 2: Set Environment Variables
After installing Ruby, you need to set the environment variables. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select “System”. In the System window, click on “Advanced system settings” on the left side.
In the System Properties window, click on the “Environment Variables” button. Under System Variables, click on “New” and enter “RUBY_HOME” as the variable name and the path to your Ruby installation directory as the variable value.
Next, under System Variables, find the “Path” variable and click on “Edit”. Add the path to your Ruby installation directory (e.g. C:\ruby\bin) to the list of paths. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 3: Verify Ruby Installation
To verify that Ruby has been successfully installed on your Windows 11 system, open Command Prompt and type ruby -v. If you see the Ruby version number displayed, congratulations! Ruby has been successfully installed on your system.
Step 4: Install RubyGems
RubyGems is a package manager for Ruby that makes it easy to install and manage gems (Ruby libraries). To install RubyGems, download the RubyGems package from the official RubyGems website and run the installer.
After installing RubyGems, you can use the gem command in Command Prompt to install Ruby libraries and manage dependencies for your Ruby projects.
Step 5: Start Coding in Ruby!
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ruby on your Windows 11 system. Now you can start writing Ruby code and building amazing projects. If you’re new to Ruby, there are plenty of resources available online to help you get started.
Happy coding!