Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

This virtual machine, provided by Home & Office Improvements, offers a complete development environment for Ruby on Rails applications on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. It is designed for developers looking to build and test web applications efficiently without the hassle of manual setup.

What is This?

This VM includes:

Ruby: Managed using RVM (Ruby Version Manager) for easy version management and updates.
Rails: The latest version of the powerful web application framework, Ruby on Rails.
Node.js: Installed via NVM (Node Version Manager), providing flexibility in managing Node.js versions.
Yarn: A fast, reliable, and secure dependency management tool.

This setup ensures you have all the tools you need to start developing Ruby on Rails applications immediately.

How to Use This VM

To start using this VM, follow these steps:

Connect to the VM via SSH using the provided IP address.
Navigate to your project directory or create a new one:
```
cd ~
```
```
mkdir myrailsapp
```
```
cd myrailsapp
```
Create a new Rails application:
```
rails new myapp
```
```
cd myapp
```
Start the Rails server:
```
rails server
```
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the Rails welcome page.

How to Install PostgreSQL

While SQLite is the default database for Rails, you can install PostgreSQL for a more robust production environment. Follow these steps:

Install PostgreSQL:

sudo apt install postgresql postgresql-contrib libpq-dev -y

Create a PostgreSQL user:

sudo -u postgres createuser -s yourusername

Set a password for the PostgreSQL user:

sudo -u postgres psql

\password yourusername

\q

Configure Rails to use PostgreSQL by editing the Gemfile in your Rails application directory to include:
```
gem 'pg'
```
Then run:
```
bundle install
```

Who is This For?

This VM is perfect for developers who want a ready-to-use, stable, and efficient environment for Ruby on Rails development. Whether you are building simple prototypes or complex web applications, this setup provides the tools you need to get started quickly. It is also suitable for teams looking to standardize their development environment to ensure consistency across multiple developers.

Possible Projects

With this VM, you can develop a wide range of web applications, including but not limited to:

Content Management Systems (CMS): Build flexible and scalable CMS solutions for managing website content.
E-commerce Platforms: Develop robust online stores with features like shopping carts, payment gateways, and inventory management.
Social Networking Sites: Create social platforms with user profiles, messaging, and activity feeds.
API Backends: Build RESTful APIs to support mobile applications or single-page web applications (SPAs).
Project Management Tools: Develop applications for task management, team collaboration, and project tracking.
Blogging Platforms: Create customizable and feature-rich blogging systems.
Educational Platforms: Develop online learning management systems (LMS) for educational institutions.

Provided by Home & Office Improvements. Visit our website for more information.

Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with NVMHome & Office Improvements Ltd

Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with NVM

Home & Office Improvements Ltd

Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with NVM

Home & Office Improvements Ltd

Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with NVM
Home & Office Improvements Ltd