Maybe they assume you'll package ruby with your app? On Mon, May 27, 2024 at 2:25 AM Mark Zhang via ruby-talk <ruby-talk@ml.ruby-lang.org> wrote:
Hey Ruby geeks：
Why doesn't Ruby offer a more user-friendly installer for macOS?
On Linux, software installation through the package manager is straightforward and effective. On Windows, Ruby can be easily installed using the RubyInstaller from rubyinstaller.org, which is also quite user-friendly.
However, on macOS, the process becomes more cumbersome:
Python can be installed via the package from python.org/downloads. Java is made accessible through a .dmg file available at java.com/en/download.
In contrast, installing Ruby requires a preliminary step of installing Homebrew, as directed on ruby-lang.org. After Homebrew is set up, users must then add libraries and compile Ruby from the source code, which can be a daunting task for many.
This complexity can be a barrier for users. For instance, if you've developed a Ruby-based game prototype, explaining how to set it up on a new machine without pre-installed Ruby is challenging. On the other hand, installing Java to play a game like Minecraft is a much simpler process for end-users.
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