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Jekyll Perf

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A static site generator that incorporates best practices for web performance, such as versioning static assets, CSS minification, JS compilation, GZIP compression, and usage of a CDN for static assets. It will also sync the static site to Amazon S3.

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Overview

Readyjekyll-perfjekyll-perf is a powerful static site generating framework that emphasizes web performance and ease of deployment, particularly suited for hosting on Amazon S3. It streamlines the process of building and managing a site by offering a clear set of tools and configurations, making it an appealing choice for developers who are serious about optimizing the speed and functionality of their websites.

The framework stands out with its robust features designed to simplify both development and deployment processes. With capabilities such as content organization, asset optimization, and multi-environment deployment, Readyjekyll-perfjekyll-perf positions itself as an excellent solution for modern web developers looking to create high-performance sites with minimal hassle.

Features

  • Development Mode: Offers a live reload feature that continuously regenerates site files for a smooth development experience, although CSS and JS compression are disabled for better debugging.

  • Content Blocks: Leverage the new Liquid tag in the contentblocks gem to place content in multiple areas of your Jekyll layouts, breaking the traditional single content area limitation.

  • Static Asset Versioning: Automatically renames images, videos, CSS, and JS files based on their contents, allowing browsers to cache these assets indefinitely and reducing load times.

  • Dependency Management for JavaScript: Organizes Sass partials effectively, enabling a clean development environment and the ability to compile all files into a single optimized CSS file.

  • Compression and Minification: Utilizes the Sass engine for CSS compression, Uglifier for JavaScript, and HTML minification to ensure that all delivered files are as small and efficient as possible, boosting site speed.

  • Deployment for Staging and Production: Offers pre-configured environments for seamless deployment to staging and production, simplifying the update process for web developers.

  • Low Resolution Image Creation: Supports retina displays by automatically generating lower-resolution images from high-resolution originals, ensuring optimized loading without sacrificing quality.

  • Automatic Sprite Generation: Creates well-organized sprites tailored for use with Sass functions, helping to streamline your CSS while maintaining a clean design layout.