How to Install Ruby on Windows
Are you a Windows user looking to install Ruby for your development projects? Look no further! In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Ruby on a Windows operating system.
Step 1: Download Ruby Installer
The first step in installing Ruby on Windows is to download the Ruby Installer. You can find the latest version of the Ruby Installer on the official Ruby website. Make sure to download the version that is compatible with your Windows OS (32-bit or 64-bit).
Once the download is complete, run the Ruby Installer executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Ruby on your system.
Step 2: Add Ruby to System Path
After installing Ruby, you need to add it to the system path to be able to run Ruby commands from the Command Prompt. To do this, follow these steps:
- Right-click on ‘My Computer’ and select ‘Properties’.
- Click on ‘Advanced system settings’.
- Click on ‘Environment Variables’.
- In the ‘System Variables’ section, select the ‘Path’ variable and click ‘Edit’.
- Add the path to the Ruby bin directory (e.g. C:\Ruby27\bin) to the list of paths.
- Click ‘OK’ to save the changes.
Step 3: Verify Ruby Installation
To ensure that Ruby has been successfully installed on your Windows system, open a Command Prompt and type the following command:
ruby -v
If you see the Ruby version number displayed in the Command Prompt, it means that Ruby has been installed correctly.
Step 4: Install RubyGems
RubyGems is a package manager for Ruby that allows you to easily install Ruby libraries and utilities. To install RubyGems, follow these steps:
Download the RubyGems package from the official RubyGems website and run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Step 5: Install Rails (Optional)
If you are planning to develop Ruby on Rails applications, you will need to install the Rails gem. To install Rails, run the following command in the Command Prompt:
gem install rails
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ruby on your Windows system. You can now start developing Ruby applications and explore the world of Ruby programming. Happy coding!