How to Install jruby software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

How to Install jruby software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

jruby software package provides 100% pure-Java implementation of Ruby, you can install in your Debian 8 (Jessie) by running the commands given below on the terminal,

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install jruby 

jruby is installed in your system.

Make ensure the jruby package were installed using the commands given below,

$ sudo dpkg-query -l | grep jruby *

You will get with jruby package name, version, architecture and description in a table

jruby package basic information:

Distro Debian 8 jessie
Section Ruby
Package jruby
Version 1.5.6-9
Description 100% pure-Java implementation of Ruby
Sub Section Ruby


See Also, How to uninstall or remove jruby software package from Debian 8 (Jessie)?