rvm installation not working: "RVM is not a function"

🔥💻 RVM Installation Not Working? 🤔🔧

So, you've just installed RVM but can't seem to make it work. No worries, I'm here to help! 👍🏼😊

Here's the scenario: you added the following line at the end of your .profile file:

[[ -s "$HOME/.rvm/scripts/rvm" ]] && . "$HOME/.rvm/scripts/rvm"

You tried running source .profile and even restarted your terminal, but when you run rvm use 1.9.2, you keep getting the frustrating error message:

RVM is not a function, selecting rubies with 'rvm use ...' will not work.

Fear not, my friend! Let's tackle this problem step by step. Here's how you can fix it: 👇🏼💡

1. First things first, ensure that RVM is correctly installed on your system. You can do this by executing the command:

   rvm --version

   If you see the RVM version displayed, it means the installation was successful. If not, you may need to reinstall RVM.

2. Check the location of your .profile file. Open your terminal and navigate to your home directory by running:

   cd ~

   Confirm that the .profile file exists in your home directory. If it doesn't, create a new one using the following command:

   touch .profile

3. Open your .profile file using a text editor:

   nano .profile

4. Double-check that the line you added earlier is correct:

   [[ -s "$HOME/.rvm/scripts/rvm" ]] && . "$HOME/.rvm/scripts/rvm"

   Ensure there are no typos and that the path to the RVM script is accurate.

5. Save the changes and exit the text editor by pressing Ctrl + X, followed by Y, and then Enter.

6. Now, reload your .profile file by running:

   source .profile

7. Finally, try running your desired command again:

   rvm use 1.9.2

With these steps, you should hopefully bid adieu to that annoying "RVM is not a function" error and get back to your RVM wizardry! 🎩💫

If you're still facing issues, don't hesitate to seek help from the RVM community or consult their documentation for further troubleshooting. They have a fantastic support network!

I hope this guide helped you resolve the problem. If you found it useful, feel free to share it with your fellow developers who might be experiencing the same issue. Sharing is caring, after all! 🤝💙

Now, go forth and code like a boss! 💪🏼🚀