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Ruby on Rails Troubleshooting

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

What does it mean to freeze Ruby Gems?

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What is Ruby on Rails?

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

Installed Ruby Gems

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Integrating Existing Ruby Applications with Rails Version 2.3.2

Rails 2.3.2 is now available to our Deluxe and Unlimited Hosting accounts running...

New Ruby Gems

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

Creating a User-Friendly Ruby on Rails Application

The process of creating a Ruby on Rails application differs depending on whether or...

Setting up a Ruby on Rails Application

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What Ruby Gems are installed on my hosting account?

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Installing a Ruby on Rails Application

The process to install a Ruby on Rails application differs depending on whether or not...

How do I ensure production performance under Hosting Configuration 2.0?

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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:...

How do I request new Gems?

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

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...

Specifying Gem Versions

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