Error: rbenv install 3.3.4 - ruby-build: definition not found: 3.3.4

Situation

When trying installing Ruby 3.3.4 through rbenv on PopOs or any Ubuntu-based linux distribution

rbenv install 3.3.4

We get the following message:

ruby-build: definition not found: 3.3.4

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Issue

Based on the error message, the issue occurs because Ruby 3.3.4 is not yet available in the version list managed by ruby-build.

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Solution

Update ruby-build

git -C $(rbenv root)/plugins/ruby-build pull

Output

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Check for the specific Ruby Version

rbenv install --list-all | grep 3.3.4

Output

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Install the specific version

rbenv install 3.3.4

Output

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Confirm new version

ruby -v
rbenv version

Output

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Rehash

rbenv rehash

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Comments

[Given Ncube]

Do you have an idea on how to add this to mina deployment flow?

[Alexandre Calaça]

I do not :(
Are you facing the same issue?

[Given Ncube]

I did but it's an easy fix. I have mina in my deployment pipeline I just wanted to automate that as well

[Alexandre Calaça]

I wish I could help you, Given.