How to Install Ruby on Ubuntu 24.04
Ruby is a dynamic, object-oriented programming language perfect for creating basic scripts to complex web applications. To get started, you can install Ruby on Ubuntu 24.04, which offers a modern syntax for productivity, runs with an interpreter instead of a compiler, and provides a wide range of frameworks for various projects.
This article explains how to install Ruby on Ubuntu 24.04 using rbenv and RVM.
rbenv is a Ruby version manager that allows you to install multiple versions of Ruby and switch between them. Follow the steps below to install Ruby using rbenv.
Install all required dependencies for the
ruby-buildplugin to download and compile Ruby.CONSOLEInstall the latest rbenv installation script.
CONSOLEAdd the rbenv path to the
.bashrcfile.CONSOLEReload the
.bashrcshell configuration to apply the path changes in your active session.CONSOLEView the installed rbenv version.
CONSOLEYour output should be similar to the one below.
List all available Ruby versions you can install.
CONSOLENote the target Ruby version in your output similar to the one below.
Install your target Ruby version. For example,
3.3.6.CONSOLEThe installation process may take
3-5minutes to complete depending on the available server resources.Set the installed Ruby version as the default if the installation is successful.
CONSOLEView the installed Ruby version.
CONSOLEYour output should be similar to the one below.
Uninstall Ruby
Follow the steps below to uninstall a specific Ruby version if necessary on your server.
Uninstall a specific Ruby version using rbenv. For example,
3.3.6.CONSOLERemove a specific Ruby version using RVM. For example,
3.3.6.CONSOLEUninstall Ruby using APT.
CONSOLE
Conclusion
You have installed Ruby on Ubuntu 24.04 using rbenv and RVM. You can use rbenv and RVM to install multiple Ruby versions to run different projects on your server. For more information, visit the following documentation resources:
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