How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv

Ruby on Rails is one of the most popular application stacks for developers looking to create sites and web apps. The Ruby programming language, combined with the Rails development framework, makes app development simple. This tutorial will take you through the Ruby and Rails installation process with the command line tool rbenv. Choose your operating system below to get started.

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