FreeRIDE

FreeRIDE is a cool Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed just for Ruby. If you’re into coding with Ruby, this tool has some neat features that can really help you out!

Key Features of FreeRIDE

Here are some key features of FreeRIDE:

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• Edit multiple files at once in a tabbed panel with Ruby syntax highlighting and auto-indenting.
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• Navigate your code easily using the Source Browser, which shows all modules, classes, and methods in a tree-style view.
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• Run and debug your code right inside the IDE with the integrated debugger.
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• Easily browse files to find what you need.
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• Access online documentation for Ruby standard libraries without leaving your workspace.
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• Use an embedded Interactive shell for quick testing.
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• Try out experimental code refactoring options!
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• Basic project support to keep things organized.
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• Tweak settings for the debugger, script runner, and editor to suit your style.
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• If you're a developer working on FreeRIDE itself, you can visually inspect how everything works behind the scenes with the internal FreeBASE databus (plugin architecture).
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Requirements

You’ll need:

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• Ruby
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• Fox
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• FXRuby
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• FXscintilla
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Installing FreeRIDE Made Easy

The best way to install FreeRIDE is by using our handy installers that we’ve prepared for you! Right now, they’re available for Windows and Linux. A MacOS X installer is coming soon!

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• No need to download or compile all those extra components like Fox and FXRuby yourself!

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• The Linux installer works on almost any recent Linux distro.
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• You’ll always get the latest versions of these components supported by our team—making it easier if you ever need help!
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• The installers even include their own version of Ruby, so you won’t have to install it separately unless you want to!
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