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Ruby

Deleted User
Posted by Deleted User

Ruby on Rails First App (PC)

Maybe it's just me but it seems the instructions are meant more for OSX users and not really geared toward PC users. Anyways, whatever the case if you get stuck like I did. Here is a pointer I'd like to share for future reference.

If you are having trouble setting up rails server, do the following.

The command cd treebook will lead you to the directory needed. Then type rails s and it should work from there.

Also I had to go into task manager and end the ruby32 exe file to get the terminate prompt up.

Edit: Actually if I had read the notes below the video I would've gotten it. Sorry.

3 Answers

Liban Shire
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Liban Shire
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Liban Shire
Liban Shire
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A lot of Development nowadays is shown on linux or mac OS X. Windows is nice to but just not as nice as a unix terminal like mac has.

Deleted User
Deleted User

I suppose that makes sense.

Thanks for the feedback.

James Barnett
James Barnett
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James Barnett
James Barnett
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@Jared -

A couple of thoughts ...

  • I strongly suggest that all development be done in a VM, regardless of the host Operating System.
    • The easiest way to do that is to use TurnKey Linux's VMs.
    • IMHO, if someone doesn't use an OS to develop with every day, they are most likely unqualified to tell you what it can and can't do.