To install HTTParty in a Ruby environment, you'll need to have Ruby installed on your system. If you're using RubyGems, which is the default package manager for Ruby, you can install HTTParty by running the following command in your terminal:
gem install httparty
This command will download and install the HTTParty gem along with any dependencies it requires.
Alternatively, if you're using a project with a Gemfile, you can add HTTParty to your project's dependencies by including it in the Gemfile like so:
# Gemfile
gem 'httparty'
After adding the line above to your Gemfile, run the following command to install all the dependencies listed in your Gemfile, including HTTParty:
bundle install
Once HTTParty is installed, you can start using it in your Ruby scripts or applications by requiring it at the top of your Ruby files:
require 'httparty'
response = HTTParty.get('https://api.example.com/data')
puts response.body
Remember that some systems may require you to use sudo to install gems globally, but it's generally recommended to avoid using sudo with gem installations if possible. Instead, use a version manager like rbenv or rvm to manage your Ruby environments and gems, which will allow you to install gems without needing elevated privileges and keep your Ruby environment contained to your user account.
