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Using Windows Subsystem for Linux and Ruby with Jekyll

Sean Killeen on September 14, 2018

The Goal / Problem This blog has been around for a little bit now. I’m bound to have some dead links or images. I figured I’d check thos...
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Donald Merand

This is great, thanks for writing it! I've been using the WSL with Ruby for a few months now and it's been great!

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Wayne Stone

Here's a breakdown of the process:
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): This is a compatibility layer for running Linux binary executables natively on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019. WSL provides a way for developers to run a Linux distribution directly on Windows without the need for virtual machines or dual-boot setups.
Ruby Installation: Jekyll, being a Ruby gem, requires Ruby to be installed on the system. With WSL, you can install Ruby and other necessary dependencies as if you were using a Linux system.
Installing Jekyll: Once Ruby is installed, you can proceed to install Jekyll using the Ruby gem package manager. This step is straightforward and involves running a single command in the terminal.