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Run Ruby on Rails Locally with FlyEnv
Rails applications commonly use Ruby with PostgreSQL, Redis, and a reverse proxy. FlyEnv keeps these local full-stack dependencies organized around each project.
Local project stack
Services FlyEnv can manage around Ruby on Rails
About Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails is an opinionated full-stack framework centered on convention over configuration. Active Record, migrations, routing, Action Mailer, Active Job, Action Cable, and generators provide a coherent model for database-backed web applications.
A Rails application normally uses Ruby, Bundler, and `bin/rails` commands alongside its configured database. Redis is common for cache, Action Cable, or job backends, and JavaScript or CSS bundling tools are needed only when the repository selects them.
Core capabilities
- Active Record
- Migrations
- Action Mailer
- Active Job
- Action Cable
- Rails Generators
Common use cases
- Database-backed product applications
- SaaS products
- Internal business systems
- Content and membership sites
- Real-time collaboration features
Rails development follows its bin commands and configured adapters
The application database is fundamental; background work and frontend tooling follow the features enabled in the repository.
- Ruby, Bundler, and bin/rails
- Runs the server, generators, tests, migrations, and project-scoped executable commands.
- Database and schema migrations
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite follows `config/database.yml` and Active Record migrations.
- Redis and background jobs
- Needed when the selected cache store, Action Cable adapter, or Active Job queue backend uses Redis.
- Assets and mail delivery
- Run the chosen JS or CSS tooling and a local mail catcher only when the application exercises those paths.
Project resources
For installation commands, supported versions, and project-specific configuration, refer to the official Ruby on Rails documentation.
Typical local stack
The exact services depend on the project, its release, and its local configuration. This is a common local setup, not a fixed requirement.
How FlyEnv helps
Match Ruby versions
Use the runtime required by the Rails project.
Run app services locally
Start the configured database and Redis together.
Test secure browser flows
Use a local domain and HTTPS when useful.
Set up the local environment
Project installation stays with the upstream documentation. FlyEnv manages the runtimes, databases, web servers, and supporting services around it.
- 1Install dependencies using Bundler and the project instructions.
- 2Select the required Ruby runtime.
- 3Start the configured database and Redis services.
- 4Configure a local domain and HTTPS when useful.
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Use FlyEnv to manage the runtimes, databases, web servers, and services around your local Ruby on Rails environment.