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Setting Up

Class Files Setup

1

Open the Class Files Folder

Located on your Desktop.

2

Select the Rails Class Folder

Click once to highlight it.

3

Duplicate It

Press Cmd-D to make your own working copy.

4

Rename to yourname-Rails Class

Keeps your edits separate from the original.

Build Web Development Skills at Noble Desktop

Noble Desktop's Full-Stack Web Development Certificate teaches modern web development concepts that transfer across Ruby, Python, and JavaScript stacks.

Master Ruby on Rails with this tutorial which provides detailed instructions on how to set up your class files and create your own personalized copies.

Complete the following setup prior to beginning any exercises.

Topics Covered in This Ruby on Rails Tutorial:

Setting up Your Class Files

Creating Your Own Copy of Class Files

Throughout this workbook you will be editing class files that we have prepared for you. Instead of editing the originals, we’ll have you make a copy just for yourself to edit.

  1. If you have any windows open, minimize or hide them so you can see the Desktop.
  2. Open the Class Files folder.
  3. Click once on the Rails Class folder to select it.
  4. Press Cmd–D to duplicate it.
  5. Rename the duplicate folder yourname-Rails Class.
  6. You now have your own set of class files to use throughout the class. Have fun!