Installing Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu 18.04

Ruby on Rails is a popular web development framework that allows developers to quickly build dynamic and feature-rich web applications. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu 18.04.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing Ruby on Rails, it's always a good idea to update the system packages to their latest versions. Open the terminal and run the following command:

Step 2: Install Ruby

Ruby is the programming language on which Ruby on Rails is built. Install Ruby using the following command:

Step 3: Install Node.js

Rails relies on a JavaScript runtime to function properly. Install Node.js using the following command:

Step 4: Install Rails

Now it's time to install Rails. Use the following command:

Step 5: Verify Installation

To verify if Rails has been installed correctly, run the following command:

This should display the version of Rails installed on your system, indicating that the installation was successful.

Now you are ready to start building web applications using Ruby on Rails on your Ubuntu 18.04 machine!