{"id":9312,"date":"2024-01-17T05:52:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T05:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bacancytechnology.com\/qanda\/?p=9312"},"modified":"2024-01-17T05:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T05:52:21","slug":"installed-ruby-on-rails-on-windows-but-wsl-doesnt-see-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bacancytechnology.com\/qanda\/ruby-on-rails\/installed-ruby-on-rails-on-windows-but-wsl-doesnt-see-installation","title":{"rendered":"Installed Ruby on Rails on Windows but WSL doesn’t see installation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summary<\/h2>\n

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature that enables Windows users to enjoy the benefits of Linux without leaving their Windows environment. It’s a powerful tool for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who needs to work with both Windows and Linux software on the same machine.<\/p>\n

What is Windows Subsystem for Linux?<\/h2>\n

WSL, or Windows Subsystem for Linux, is a compatibility layer developed by Microsoft that allows you to run a Linux distribution alongside your Windows operating system. It enables you to use Linux tools, utilities, and command-line interfaces on a Windows machine without the need for dual-booting or virtualization.<\/p>\n

Here are some key points about WSL:<\/h3>\n

Interoperability:<\/strong> WSL bridges the gap between Windows and Linux, allowing you to run Linux software and execute Linux commands directly from the Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell.<\/p>\n

Multiple Linux Distributions:<\/strong> WSL supports multiple Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and more. You can choose and install your preferred distribution from the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n

Command-Line Integration:<\/strong> With WSL, you can seamlessly switch between Windows and Linux commands. It enables you to access Windows files from the Linux environment and vice versa.<\/p>\n

Development Environment:<\/strong> WSL is particularly useful for developers who need a Linux-like environment for web development, scripting, and other programming tasks. You can run popular development tools like Git, Python, Node.js, and Docker within WSL.<\/p>\n

Configure WSL step-by-step guide?<\/h2>\n

To configure Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you must set up your environment for seamless integration between Windows and Linux, allowing you to work efficiently within the Linux subsystem. Below is a step-by-step guide that will help you configure WSL:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Open the Control Panel and search for “Turn Windows features on or off.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

snapshot:
\n\"Control<\/p>\n

Step 2: Double-click on it and search for “Windows Subsystem for Linux,” then enable this option by clicking the checkbox.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Double-click<\/p>\n

Step 3: Now, open the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n

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\n\"open<\/p>\n

Step 4: Search for “Ubuntu” on the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n

Snapshot:
\n\"Search<\/p>\n

Step 5: Click on the “Install” option for the Ubuntu version that suits your needs and wait for some time. Once the installation is complete, proceed.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Install<\/p>\n

Step 6: Open the Ubuntu Terminal from the search and provide basic information, including your UNIX username and password, then click “Done.”<\/p>\n

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\n\"Ubuntu<\/p>\n

How to Setup ruby ,rvm and rails on WSL?<\/h2>\n

Once you done with above steps just, To install RVM (Ruby Version Manager), Ruby, and Rails on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can follow these step-by-step instructions. Please make sure you have WSL installed and a Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu) set up on your system before proceeding. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your System<\/h3>\n

Open your WSL terminal and ensure that your system is up to date by running the following commands:
\nsudo apt update<\/strong>
\nsudo apt upgrade<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 2: Install Dependencies<\/h3>\n

You’ll need some dependencies to build Ruby and Rails. Install them by running:<\/p>\n

sudo apt install curl gpg gcc g++ make libssl-dev libreadline-dev zlib1g-dev libsqlite3-dev sqlite3 libxml2-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libffi-dev libgdbm-dev libncurses5-dev libtool libyaml-dev libxslt1-dev autoconf bison libyaml-dev libffi-dev libgmp-dev<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 3: Install RVM<\/h3>\n

RVM is a Ruby version manager. You can install it using the following command:<\/p>\n

\\curl -sSL https:\/\/get.rvm.io | bash -s stable<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the installation is complete, you’ll need to either restart your terminal or run the following command to load RVM:<\/p>\n

source ~\/.rvm\/scripts\/rvm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 4: Install Ruby<\/h3>\n

You can install a specific version of Ruby using RVM. For example, to install Ruby 2.7, run:<\/p>\n

rvm install 2.7<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the installation is complete, set Ruby 2.7 as the default:<\/p>\n

rvm use 2.7 –default<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 5: Install Rails<\/h3>\n

You can install Rails using the RubyGems package manager, which comes with Ruby. Run the following command to install Rails:<\/p>\n

gem install rails<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 6: Verify Your Installation<\/h3>\n

To verify that Ruby and Rails have ruby -v rails -vbeen installed correctly, you can check their versions:<\/p>\n

ruby -v<\/strong>
\nrails -v<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should see the Ruby and Rails versions you installed displayed in the terminal.<\/p>\n

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed RVM, Ruby, and Rails on your WSL system. You can now start developing Ruby on Rails applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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