Installing Ruby

Ruby is a dynamic, open-source programming language that is essential for Jekyll and many web development tools.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Internet connection

Installation Methods

Windows

1. Using RubyInstaller
   • Download RubyInstaller from https://rubyinstaller.org/
   • Run the installer and check the box to add Ruby to your PATH

   # Verify installation
   ruby --version
   

macOS

1. Using Homebrew

   brew install ruby
   

2. Using rbenv

   brew install rbenv
   rbenv init
   rbenv install 3.2.2
   rbenv global 3.2.2
   

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ruby-full

Verify Installation

After installation, verify Ruby is correctly installed:

ruby --version
gem --version

Troubleshooting

• Ensure you have the latest version
• Check system PATH settings
• Restart your terminal after installation