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Ruby

Posted by Saad Qureshi
Saad Qureshi
159 Points

directory error in creating a new app

I have recently installed ruby on rails and was able to see ruby up on localhost:3000.

I have pathways that are messed up, I am getting an error

Can't initialize a new Rails application within the directory of another, please change to a non-Rails directory first.

I am on Mac, please help me out.

1 Answer

Daniel Cunningham
Daniel Cunningham
21,109 Points
Daniel Cunningham
Daniel Cunningham
21,109 Points

If I'm understanding the problem correctly, you're trying to create a new project while you are in the directory of another rails project.

You can use the terminal to "back out" of the directory and create a new project using the "Rails New" command.

If the server is still running, use "Ctrl - C" to shut down the server.