setup.md

Installation Guide

Windows

Install Ruby

1. Download the RubyInstaller for Windows.
2. Install Ruby version 3.2.x (32-bit).
3. Run the installer and proceed with the default options.
4. Ensure the “Run ‘ridk install’” checkbox is selected during installation.
5. When prompted by the MSYS2 installer:
   • Enter 1 and press Enter when asked the first time.
   • Press Enter when asked again.

Install Rails

1. Open Command Prompt and run:

   gem install rails bundler --no-document

2. Verify the installation by checking the Rails version:

   rails --version

Ubuntu

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install ruby-full -y
gem install rails -v 7.2.0

macOS

brew install ruby
gem install rails -v 7.2.0

Verify Installation

1. Create a new Rails application:

   rails new myapp

2. Navigate into the app directory:

   cd myapp

3. Start the Rails server:

   rails server

4. Open your browser and visit: http://localhost:3000
   • You should see the Rails logo confirming a successful installation.