rails console doesn't load due to libreadline

Question

I have recently reinstalled ruby 2.1.2 like so since I wanted to install a gem (ruby-debug-ide)

sudo rvm reinstall 2.1.2 --disable-binary --with         


        

Answer 1

Adding gem 'rb-readline' to my Gemfile fixed this problem for me. See https://github.com/ConnorAtherton/rb-readline.