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rbenv

  1. rbenv is a command line tool used for managing multiple Ruby versions on a single machine.
  2. It allows developers to easily switch between different Ruby versions for different projects.
  3. rbenv provides a framework for installing, managing, and uninstalling Ruby versions.
  4. This tool helps developers avoid conflicts between different Ruby versions and their associated gems.
  5. With rbenv, you can set the Ruby version on a per-project basis, ensuring consistent development environments.
  6. rbenv allows for the global and local setting of Ruby versions, enabling system-wide or project-specific Ruby versions.
  7. It works by intercepting Ruby commands, dynamically modifying the path, and redirecting them to the correct Ruby version based on configuration.
  8. rbenv is lightweight and easy to set up compared to some alternatives like RVM (Ruby Version Manager).
  9. Additionally, rbenv provides plugins and an ecosystem of extensions, allowing for further customization and functionality.
  10. Overall, rbenv is a useful tool for managing Ruby versions, simplifying development workflows, and ensuring project compatibility.

List of commands for rbenv:

  • rbenv:tldr:0c51c rbenv: Display a list of installed Ruby versions.
    $ rbenv versions
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  • rbenv:tldr:546c1 rbenv: Display a list of the latest stable versions for each Ruby.
    $ rbenv install --list
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  • rbenv:tldr:54ce4 rbenv: Use a specific Ruby version for an application/project directory.
    $ rbenv local ${version}
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  • rbenv:tldr:6ac53 rbenv: Use a specific Ruby version across the whole system.
    $ rbenv global ${version}
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  • rbenv:tldr:942a4 rbenv: Display all Ruby versions that contain the specified executable.
    $ rbenv whence ${executable}
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  • rbenv:tldr:9d311 rbenv: Display the currently selected Ruby version.
    $ rbenv version
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  • rbenv:tldr:a6cef rbenv: Install a Ruby version.
    $ rbenv install ${version}
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  • rbenv:tldr:e7adb rbenv: Uninstall a Ruby version.
    $ rbenv uninstall ${version}
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