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Eleventy Netlify Boilerplate

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Overview

The Eleventy Netlify Boilerplate is an intuitive template designed for developers looking to create fast, pre-generated HTML websites using the Eleventy static site generator. With built-in support for Netlify CMS, this template offers a seamless deployment process to Netlify, making it an excellent starting point for JAMstack projects. Whether you're venturing into web development for the first time or are a seasoned pro, this boilerplate simplifies the workflow and allows for efficient content management.

Equipped with essential features and a user-friendly approach, this template not only helps in creating robust sites but also streamlines the process of managing content. With a few clicks, you can set up a complete environment for building and deploying websites, diving straight into content creation with a solid foundation laid out for you.

Features

  • Post Author Support: New added feature allowing for easy management of post authors using a simple folder collection.
  • Official Navigation Plugin: Utilizes the Eleventy Navigation plugin to create intuitive and organized site menus.
  • Sample Pages & Tag Support: Comes with pre-built sample pages and support for tagging blog posts, making content organization effortless.
  • Integrated Netlify CMS: Features a complete Netlify CMS setup with live editor previews for a smoother editing experience.
  • Contact Form Functionality: Includes a fully functional contact form, providing an interactive avenue for visitors to reach out.
  • Optimized CSS: CSS is minimized to just 2kb in size and inlined for the fastest load times possible.
  • HTML Pre-Building & Minification: Automatically pre-builds and minifies HTML for improved performance.
  • Markdown Content Support: Utilizes Markdown files for easy content creation and Nunjucks (or Liquid) for flexible layout management.