- 1 year ago
Installing sassc 2.4.0 with native extensions Gem::Ext::BuildError: ERROR: Failed to build gem native extension. on Windows
Installing sassc
with native extensions on Windows can be a bit tricky because sassc
relies on the libsass
library, which requires native compilation. Here are some steps you can follow to try to resolve the error:
Install the required dependencies:
Install Ruby: Ensure that Ruby is installed on your Windows machine. You can download the Ruby installer from the official Ruby website (https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/downloads/).
Install DevKit: Download and install the DevKit, which is a development toolkit required for building native extensions with Ruby on Windows. You can find the DevKit installer and installation instructions at https://rubyinstaller.org/add-ons/devkit/.
Configure DevKit: After installing DevKit, open a command prompt and navigate to the DevKit directory. Run the following commands to configure DevKit:
csharpruby dk.rb init
ruby dk.rb install
Install
sassc
:Open a new command prompt and navigate to your project directory or the directory where you want to install
sassc
.Run the following command to install
sassc
:arduinogem install sassc -v '2.4.0'
If you encounter the "Gem::Ext::BuildError" or any other build error, try the following alternative steps:
Install precompiled binary: You can try installing a precompiled binary of
sassc
for Windows instead of relying on native compilation. One option is to use the "sassc-rails" gem, which includes precompiled Windows binaries. You can install it with the following command:arduinogem install sassc-rails -v '2.4.0'
Use alternative implementations: If
sassc
doesn't work for your setup, you can consider using alternative implementations likesass-ruby
orsass-rails
that rely on the Ruby implementation of Sass rather than the nativelibsass
library.
It's important to note that the availability and compatibility of sassc
and related gems can vary depending on your specific environment, Ruby version, and other factors. If you continue to experience difficulties, you may need to explore alternative approaches or consult the documentation and support channels specific to the gem or library you're working with.