Jekyll For Designers

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Companion repo to the lynda.com course “Jekyll for Web Designers.”

Overview

If you're a web designer looking to build an easy-to-customize blog, the Jekyll for Web Designers project is a fantastic resource. Created as an educational tool, this project provides not only a fully functional blog but also valuable insights into technologies like YAML, Liquid, and Markdown. It focuses on simplicity and responsiveness, which are essential for modern web design.

The project is a great starting point for anyone wanting to learn and apply Jekyll in real-world scenarios. With clean HTML5 markup and a lightweight CSS structure, this blog encourages creativity and personalization, making it a breeze for designers to adapt it to their unique styles.

Features

  • Simple and Clean Design: The blog is designed to be straightforward and aesthetically pleasing, making navigation easy for users.
  • Responsive Layout: Built to look great on all devices, ensuring a seamless experience for visitors regardless of screen size.
  • HTML5 and Semantic Markup: Focuses on using modern HTML standards, enhancing accessibility and SEO benefits.
  • Custom CSS: Avoids heavy frameworks, using only essential styles tailored for the blog, which results in quicker load times.
  • Manual Menu Generation: The menu system is crafted using pure CSS, offering flexibility and responsiveness without complex JavaScript.
  • Customization-Friendly: Users can easily clone and modify the blog to fit their needs, fostering individual creativity.
  • SASS Integration: Includes SASS for enhanced code syntax highlighting, which can be easily removed if not needed.
  • Open Source and Community Support: Encourages users to report issues or suggest improvements, creating a collaborative environment for learning.