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Railsbox

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Fast and easy Ruby on Rails virtual machines

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Overview

Building a development environment can often be a daunting task, but the Railsbox configurator simplifies this process for Ruby on Rails developers. Designed for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows, Railsbox enables users to quickly create virtual machines tailored for their development and production needs. With a robust set of features, this tool circumvents the intricacies of manual setup and streamlines the environment configuration.

Railsbox is particularly beneficial for those who work with multiple Ruby versions and database systems, as it supports various application servers and provides flexibility in deploying to remote servers. With its focus on user experience, Railsbox bridges the gap between setup complexity and productive coding.

Features

  • Multiple Operating System Support: Choose between Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for your virtual machine, making it versatile for user preference.

  • Easy Installation Scripts: Railsbox automatically generates provision.sh for software configuration and deploy.sh for deploying the latest code from a Git repository.

  • Flexible Ruby Installation: Users can install Ruby using RVM, rbenv, or the Brightbox apt repository, providing multiple options based on developer familiarity.

  • Choice of Application Servers: Supports various application servers including nginx, unicorn, puma, and passenger, allowing you to select what's best for your application needs.

  • Database Compatibility: Install multiple databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, catering to different project requirements.

  • Background Job Support: Integrates well with background job tools like Sidekiq, Resque, and Delayed Job, enabling efficient job processing.

  • Continuous Improvement: Railsbox aims to enhance its offerings by adding support for more platforms like VMWare and EC2, alongside additional server and database options in future releases.

  • Open Source Contribution: Licensed under MIT, Railsbox welcomes contributions, encouraging collaboration from the developer community.