How To Build a Ruby on Rails Application on Ubuntu 22.04

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:

1. An Ubuntu 22.04 server or desktop environment
2. Ruby and Rails installed on your system

Steps to Build a Ruby on Rails Application

1. 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

1. Create a New Rails Application: Create a new Rails application:

rails new myapp

1. Set Up Database: Configure the database for your Rails application:

cd myapp
rails db:create
rails db:migrate

1. Start Rails Server: Start the Rails server:

rails server

1. Access Your Application: Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to 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.