Renaming a Rails project is a common task that developers might need to perform for various reasons, such as rebranding or restructuring their project. While Rails is primarily associated with Unix-like environments, it is entirely possible to work with and manage Rails projects on Windows. This article will guide you through the steps required to rename a Rails project in a Windows environment, including any necessary adjustments and considerations.

Examples:

1. Rename the Project Directory:
First, rename the root directory of your Rails project. This can be done using the Windows File Explorer or via the Command Prompt (CMD).

   ren OldProjectName NewProjectName

2. Update the config/application.rb File:
Open the config/application.rb file and update the module name to match the new project name. For example, if your old project name was OldProjectName, and you renamed it to NewProjectName, you should change the module definition accordingly.

   module NewProjectName

     class Application < Rails::Application

       # ...

     end

   end

3. Update the config/database.yml File:
If your database configuration uses the project name, update the config/database.yml file to reflect the new project name.

   development:

     database: new_project_name_development

   test:

     database: new_project_name_test

   production:

     database: new_project_name_production

4. Update the Gemfile.lock:
You should also update the Gemfile.lock file to reflect the new project name. This can be done by running the following commands:

   bundle install

5. Update the .git Directory (if applicable):
If your project is under version control with Git, you will need to update the remote repository URL to match the new project name. This can be done using the following commands:

   git remote set-url origin https://github.com/username/NewProjectName.git

6. Restart the Rails Server:
Finally, restart your Rails server to ensure all changes take effect.

   rails server