Building a Ruby on Rails 7 Development Environment from Pluralsight

Part of being a good programmer is having the right tools and setup to maximize efficiency in delivering software. This course will teach you the essential tools, libraries and setup for making sure that your development experience will be as convenient and as streamlined as possible.

When starting out your project in Rails, a lot of complexities have to be surpassed first before you start writing code which includes of course installing Ruby (and Rails), your editor and the tools to test your code out. In this course, Building a Ruby on Rails Development Environment, you’ll learn to set up an efficient and productive set of tools to streamline the development process. First, you’ll explore how to manage the different Ruby versions on your system as well as the tools needed to start writing code. Next, you’ll discover how to put these tools together so it’s easy to start writing the moment you sit down and start working on some code which includes installing plugins and bootstrapping a project. Finally, you’ll learn how to personalize your setup with a pipeline and with a single command, boot up everything you need to start working. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to create your own development environment. This will increase your productivity when writing code for Rails needed to deliver a solid software product for your end users in the most efficient and reliable way possible.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Installing Ruby on Rails with a Version Manager

Working with a Code Editor

Streamlining Development Process

Working with Vim (For Advanced Users)

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Raphael Alampay, expert in Rails development

Focuses on streamlining development processes in Rails, saving learners time and effort

Includes hands-on labs and interactive materials for practical experience

Builds a strong foundation for learners new to Rails development

Covers core skills and tools for efficient Ruby on Rails development

May require additional specialized software and tools, which could be a financial barrier for some learners

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Building a Ruby on Rails 7 Development Environment with these activities:

Brush Up on Ruby Basics

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Enhance your understanding of fundamental Ruby concepts for a smoother transition into the course.

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Review data types, variables, and operators.
Refresh your knowledge of control flow structures.
Practice working with arrays and hashes.

Review Ruby fundamentals

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Reviewing Ruby fundamentals will help you refresh your understanding of the language and prepare you for learning Rails.

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Go over basic Ruby syntax and semantics.
Review object-oriented programming concepts in Ruby.
Practice writing simple Ruby programs.

Review a Ruby Cookbook

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Help you review some of the basic concepts in Ruby and refresh your memory on syntax and common functions.

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Find a comprehensive Ruby Cookbook online or in a library.
Go through the cookbook and review the different sections.
Try out some of the code examples to practice writing Ruby code.

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Explore Ruby on Rails Tutorials

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Gain practical experience by following guided tutorials and building small Rails applications.

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Find tutorials on building basic CRUD operations.
Work through tutorials incorporating authentication and authorization.
Experiment with different Rails features and gems.

Practice writing Ruby code in an online editor

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Allow you to practice writing Ruby code without having to set up a local development environment.

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Choose an online code editor such as CodePen or repl.it.
Create a new Ruby file and start writing code.
Test your code and debug any errors.

Follow tutorials on how to set up a Rails development environment

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Provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to set up the necessary tools and configurations for Rails development.

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Search for tutorials on how to set up a Rails development environment.
Follow the instructions in the tutorials carefully.
Test your Rails development environment by creating a new Rails application.

Join a study group or online forum to discuss Rails development with other learners

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Provide you with the opportunity to connect with other learners, share knowledge, and get feedback on your work.

Browse courses on Rails

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Search for study groups or online forums dedicated to Rails development.
Join a study group or online forum that aligns with your learning style and goals.
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your knowledge with other learners.

Solve Ruby on Rails Coding Challenges

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Sharpen your problem-solving skills and refine your coding abilities by tackling Ruby on Rails challenges.

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Join online coding platforms focused on Ruby on Rails.
Participate in coding challenges and work towards solving them.
Analyze solutions and learn from the approaches of others.

Build a Simple Rails Application

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Apply your knowledge by creating a functional Rails application, solidifying your understanding of the development process.

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Plan and design the application's features and functionality.
Implement models, views, and controllers.
Test and debug the application to ensure proper functionality.
Deploy the application to a hosting platform.

Create a simple Rails application that demonstrates your understanding of the basics

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Help you apply the concepts you have learned in the course by building a real-world Rails application.

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Plan the structure and functionality of your Rails application.
Set up the necessary models, controllers, and views.
Write the code for your Rails application.
Test your Rails application and debug any errors.
Deploy your Rails application to a hosting platform.

Contribute to an open-source Rails project

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Help you gain practical experience, learn from the best, and contribute to the wider Rails community.

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Find an open-source Rails project that aligns with your interests and skills.
Read the project documentation and familiarize yourself with the codebase.
Identify an issue or feature that you can contribute to.
Create a pull request with your proposed changes.
Work with the project maintainers to refine and merge your pull request.

Attend a Rails workshop to learn from experts and network with other developers

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Provide you with the opportunity to learn from experienced Rails developers, get hands-on practice, and connect with other professionals in the field.

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Search for Rails workshops in your area or online.
Register for a workshop that aligns with your learning goals.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the sessions.
Network with other developers and exchange knowledge.

Attend Ruby on Rails Workshops

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Engage with industry experts and learn from experienced practitioners to deepen your understanding of Rails.

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Identify workshops that align with your learning goals.
Register and attend the workshops.
Actively participate and ask questions.

Build a simple Rails application

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Building a simple Rails application will help you apply the concepts you learn in the course and gain practical experience with Rails development.

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Plan your Rails application.
Set up your Rails application.
Implement the features of your Rails application.
Test your Rails application.
Deploy your Rails application.

Career center

Learners who complete Building a Ruby on Rails 7 Development Environment will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Developer

As a Software Developer, you will design, implement and maintain software applications. A common part of this role is ensuring the tools and environment that you work in are both reliable and efficient, and you will need to be familiar with the Ruby programming language and Rails frameworks to be successful. This course, Building a Ruby on Rails 7 Development Environment, is a great introduction to setting up a productive software engineering workspace with all the necessary libraries, dependencies, and tools allowing you to get up and running quickly and efficiently.

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Back-End Developer

Back End Developers are responsible for the server-side logic and infrastructure of web applications. This course will introduce you to the essential tools for a productive Rails development workflow, which will be valuable to your success in this role.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of web applications. This course, Building a Ruby on Rails 7 Development Environment, will introduce you to the essential tools and setup for a productive Rails development workflow. Rails is a popular web framework in Ruby, so this curriculum is directly applicable to this role.

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Software Engineer

Similar to a Software Developer, Software Engineers rely on efficient and reliable tools, libraries, and frameworks to deliver software to end users. This course will introduce you to the necessary tools, such as Ruby and Rails, for doing so in an organized and productive manner.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers work on both the front and back end of web applications, and sometimes on the infrastructure as well. This means that they must be familiar with a number of languages, frameworks, and libraries in order to be successful. This course will introduce you to the essential tools for a productive Rails development workflow, which will be valuable to your success in this role.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers help to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. This course will give you a solid foundation in the tools and setup for a productive Rails development workflow, helping you to succeed in this role by enabling you to better understand the needs of both teams.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers are responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of software applications. This course will provide you with the essential tools, libraries and setup for making sure that your development experience will be as convenient and as streamlined as possible.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of computer systems. This course will give you a solid foundation in the tools needed to manage the different Ruby versions on your system, which is valuable knowledge for this role.

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Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Software Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of software applications. This course will give you a solid foundation in testing tools, which can be valuable knowledge for this role.

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Computer Scientist

Computer Scientists apply the principles of computer science to the design, development, and implementation of computer systems and applications. Although this course focuses on practical tools and setup for Ruby on Rails web development in particular, the concepts you learn will be generally applicable to software development as a whole.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of databases. Although this course focuses on web development tools and setup, the concepts you learn will be generally applicable to database management as a whole.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use scientific methods to extract knowledge and insights from data. This course may be useful for building a foundation in scientific computing environments that are commonly used in data science.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of information technology resources. This course may be useful for building a foundation in the tools and setup for software development, which can be valuable knowledge for this role.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for the identification, analysis, and mitigation of security risks. This course may be useful for building a solid foundation for secure software development practices, which is valuable knowledge for this role.

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Network Administrator

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