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Rbenv, an unobtrusive rvm replacement

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Re: Rbenv, an unobtrusive rvm replacement

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Post by stock_toaster »

sstephenson wrote: post #5
bonzoesc wrote: post #2

It would be somewhat cool if ruby-build knew how to look for an rbenv folder to install rubies into, or if rbenv knew how to drive ruby-build to put rubies in the right directory, but otherwise it's pretty nice.

That's a good idea... ruby-build could provide an `rbenv-install` plugin command for rbenv.

ruby-build seems fairly small. Have you considered just including it inside rbenv's bin directory?

That may decrease the friction and improve the 'git checkout rbenv, add path, and get started' workflow.

Re: Rbenv, an unobtrusive rvm replacement

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Post by burke »

moe wrote: post #32
alrs wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Debian allows you to install ruby MRI and jruby simultaneously.

Recommending RVM for production use is hilarious. Recommending debian-ruby for production use is bordering on physical injury.

> Recommending RVM for production use is hilarious.

That's a pretty inflammatory, unsubstantiated opinion. Any reason?

Re: Rbenv, an unobtrusive rvm replacement

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Post by yariang »

sstephenson wrote: post #6

An official release with a web site and improved installation process should be out next week. If you're wondering "why would I use this instead of rvm?" be sure to read the readme: https://github.com/sstephenson/rbenv#readme

I looked at RVM a few weeks back while trying to set up a Rails app and was so frustrated I went outside and kicked a kitty.

I am glad to see a project that should restore some of my sanity. Good work.

Re: Rbenv, an unobtrusive rvm replacement

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Post by [deleted] »

chc wrote: post #27

I'm having trouble imagining who this is for, at least in the context of an RVM replacement. The point of RVM is convenience. It's like RVM, only without most of the convenience (gemsets, installing standard versions and migrating between versions, primarily). If I wanted to manually manage all my Rubies, I wouldn't be using RVM. I like the sentiment of being less of a hack than RVM, but I just don't see much use for…

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Re: Rbenv, an unobtrusive rvm replacement

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Post by cdcarter »

burke wrote: post #52
moe wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Recommending RVM for production use is hilarious. Recommending debian-ruby for production use is bordering on physical injury.

> Recommending RVM for production use is hilarious. That's a pretty inflammatory, unsubstantiated opinion. Any reason?

Likely the reason was "to make the joke work."

And also that RVM is a development tool, and the overhead it adds to production is silly.

Re: Rbenv, an unobtrusive rvm replacement

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Post by tjogin »

sstephenson wrote: post #6

An official release with a web site and improved installation process should be out next week. If you're wondering "why would I use this instead of rvm?" be sure to read the readme: https://github.com/sstephenson/rbenv#readme

Looks terrific. I only wish for a way to install new rubies the same way you do it in RVM, rather than a "manual" install.
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