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Ruby on Rails Troubleshooting

There are a number of common issues that can occur when implementing Ruby on Rails....

What is Ruby on Rails?

Ruby on Rails is an open-source Web framework built on the Ruby scripting language for...

New Ruby Gems

The following are new Ruby Gems we have added to our shared hosting accounts:...

What are Ruby Gems?

Gems are the Ruby equivalent of PHP libraries. They provide built-in functionality...

Uploading Ruby scripts

For a Ruby script (.rb file extension) to function, it must be an executable file and...

Where can I find out more information about Ruby on Rails?

There are a number of Ruby on Rails resource sites. A few of them are listed below:...

What does it mean to freeze Ruby Gems?

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How do I ensure production performance under Hosting Configuration 2.0?

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Specifying Gem versions

The require_gem command is used in your config/environment.rb file to specify the Gem...

How do I request new Gems?

We try to make the most popular Gems available to our hosting customers in a timely...

How do I create a Ruby on Rails application?

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How do I set up a Ruby on Rails application?

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What Ruby Gems are installed on my hosting account?

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How do I create a user-friendly URL for my Ruby on Rails application?

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Installed Ruby Gems

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