How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv

[Ruby on Rails](https://rubyonrails.org/) 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](https://github.com/rbenv/rbenv). Choose your operating system below to get started.

CentOS

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How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on CentOS 7

Learn How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on CentOS 7

Debian

8

How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Debian 8

Learn How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Debian 8

Ubuntu

22.04

How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 22.04

Learn How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 22.04
20.04

How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 20.04
18.04

How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 18.04
16.04

How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 16.04
14.04

How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 14.04

Learn How To Install Ruby on Rails with rbenv on Ubuntu 14.04

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