Ruby: Understanding the difference between Ruby and Rails

This documentation is part of the Getting Started guide. You can view the complete guide here: Getting Started with Ruby on Rails.

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Ruby is a dynamic, open-source programming language similar to PHP, JavaScript, or Python. It emphasizes simplicity and productivity with elegant syntax that is easy to read and write.

Rails is a robust server-side web application framework that runs on Ruby. It provides a structured, standardized approach to building web applications by offering tools and libraries to simplify common development tasks.

Many developers choose Ruby on Rails over using Ruby alone because its comprehensive framework streamlines development and enhances productivity.

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Getting Started
    Getting Started with Ruby on Rails
  2. Setting up a Ruby project
  3. Crafting your first "hello world" application with Ruby on Rails
  4. Managing environment variables

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    Set up your development environment for a smooth and efficient workflow
  2. Learning Ruby
    A comprehensive Ruby and Rails guide
  3. Deploy to production
    Deploy Ruby code to production in minutes with Stackhero
  4. Deploy with GitHub Actions
    How to deploy your Ruby code using GitHub Actions
  5. Advanced usages
    Going further with your Ruby deployments
  6. Redis
    Connect Ruby and Ruby on Rails to Redis for fast caching and background job management
  7. Troubleshooting
    Encountering an issue with your Ruby service? The solution is likely here!
  8. TL;DR
    Steps to deploy your Ruby code on Stackhero
  9. Automate with the CLI
    Start Ruby, retrieve its credentials, and modify its configuration programmatically using the Stackhero CLI