What is required to actually use Ruby?

Question

I have bootstrapped my Android into an ersatz web development environment, using Palapa web server. Can I program in Ruby on my phone?

Answer 1

For ease of use, a virtual machine running Linux I've found works quite well. One you get the base install, you can easily install an IDE such as Ruby.

Answer 2

Not quite sure, when bootstrapped to Android. I have found it easier to use the Cloud9 web IDE at c9.io. But on a phone is a touch harder to see and code, but useful in a pinch.
This does not answer your Android question, but I hope it helps a little anyway.

Answer 3

you could also just ssh into a machine that runs ruby. I feel a phone or tablet is too underpowered to compile ruby.