Project Setup

By the end of this guide, you will:

• Install Ruby (if you don’t have it already)

• Verify your Ruby installation works

• Install the rooibos gem

• Use rooibos new to create a new project with proper structure

• Understand the files that rooibos new creates for you

• Run your first Rooibos application to verify everything works

• Understand the difference between application code and test code directories

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User Stories

Story -4: Project Setup

As a developer
I want to set up a new Ruby project with proper dependencies
So that I have a foundation to build the file browser

Acceptance Criteria

• Project directory exists with proper structure

• Dependencies are installed

• Application can be started without errors

Notes

• Absolute starting point for the tutorial

• Establishes project foundation

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