Build Ruby from Scratch on OSX

ruby_from_scratch.md

Build ruby from scratch on OSX

1. Download ruby from github.

2. Run configure ($ ./configure) per the readme, but with flags:

   a) point the destination to your desired file (--prefix=/Users/asteel/.rvm/rubies/ruby-2.4.0)

   b) if you're on OSX with brew installed openssl, (--with-openssl-dir="$(brew --prefix openssl)"

3. Follow the remaining installation instructions in the readme

4. Create the gemset -> $ rvm use 2.4.0 --create

5. Switch versions. -> $ rvm use 2.4.0

Much more information on the ruby-lang site.