Introduction
Ruby on Rails is a popular web application framework written in Ruby. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to build a Ruby on Rails application on Ubuntu 22.04.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure you have:
- An Ubuntu 22.04 server or desktop environment
- Ruby and Rails installed on your system
Steps to Build a Ruby on Rails Application
- Install Ruby and Rails: Install Ruby and Rails using RVM (Ruby Version Manager) or rbenv:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ruby-full
gem install rails- Create a New Rails Application: Create a new Rails application:
rails new myapp- Set Up Database: Configure the database for your Rails application:
cd myapp
rails db:create
rails db:migrate- Start Rails Server: Start the Rails server:
rails server- Access Your Application: Open a web browser and navigate to
http://localhost:3000to access your Rails application.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully built a Ruby on Rails application on your Ubuntu 22.04 system. You can now start developing and deploying your Rails application for production use.
