Remark Boilerplate

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A boilerplate to create presentations using remark, Gulp, Stylus and more.

Overview

This boilerplate serves as an efficient starting point for users who want to create slideshows using remark, Gulp, Jade, and Stylus. It offers a streamlined setup process that allows for quick installation and deployment, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced developers looking to create presentations quickly. With a focus on Markdown syntax, users can easily write their content and leverage various themes for a polished look.

Features

  • Easy Installation: Quickly set up your environment with NodeJS and GulpJS by following straightforward commands.
  • Markdown Support: Write your slides in the src/slides folder using simple Markdown syntax, making it user-friendly and efficient.
  • Customizable Themes: Choose from different themes located in src/styl/remark-themes to personalize the appearance of your slides.
  • Gulp Tasks: Utilize automated tasks such as gulp watch for changes, gulp js for JavaScript execution, and gulp stylus for compiling Stylus files for streamlined workflow.
  • Git Integration: Easily deploy to GitHub Pages and manage version control by initializing your repository with simple commands.
  • Contributing Friendly: The project encourages contributions, providing a guide for potential collaborators interested in enhancing the boilerplate.
  • Compressed Images: The gulp imagemin task ensures your images are optimized and web-ready, enhancing loading speed and overall presentation quality.
gulp
Gulp

Gulp.js is an old but popular site building tool that automates various repetitive development tasks in web development, such as compiling Sass, minifying JavaScript, and optimizing images.