Next Course Starter
Starter kit for making courses for Frontend Masters
Overview
The document provides instructions for setting up and configuring a course website using Node.js. It includes details on installing the required software, configuring the course details, theming the website, and organizing lesson files.
Features
- Node.js Development Environment: Set up Node.js v14+ to run the dev server.
- Configuration File: Use the
course.jsonfile to configure site details such as author name, company, title, subtitle, and social media handles. - Theming: Customize the appearance of the website using the
styles/variables.cssfile. - Image Management: Store images in the
public/imagesfolder and easily reference them in markdown files. - Favicon Customization: Replace the favicon files with your own images or remove them entirely.
- Lesson Organization: Organize lesson files in the
lessons/folder using a specific naming convention.
Summary
The document provides instructions for setting up and configuring a course website using Node.js. It includes details on installing the required software, configuring the course details, theming the website, and organizing lesson files. By following the provided instructions, users can easily create and customize their course websites.
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