Easy Jekyll Starter
A (lightly) opinionated Jekyll starter designed to replace jekyll new
Overview
The easy-jekyll-starter is a straightforward template repository designed for Jekyll enthusiasts. It streamlines the process of starting your own Jekyll site while providing insightful features for a hassle-free development experience. By providing essential functionalities like easy deployment to GitHub Pages and insights into the Jekyll framework, this template is perfect for both beginners and experienced users alike.
Features
- Simplified Theme Development: Ejects minima from its gem wrapper to allow for more transparent theme building and customization.
- GitHub Actions Integration: Includes workflows for GitHub Actions for automated site testing and deployment to GitHub Pages.
- Out-of-the-Box Functionality: Leverages helaili/jekyll-action to ensure that deployments require no secrets, making it user-friendly for developers of all levels.
- Quick Setup: Designed for an effortless setup process that minimizes the need for configuration and lets you focus on building your site.
- Minimal Changes to Minima: Keeps the minima theme largely untouched for those who prefer its default look while still offering flexibility for customization.
- Jekyll
Jekyll is a static site generator written in Ruby that allows you to create simple, fast, and secure websites without the need for a database.
- Templates & Themes
A template or theme refers to a pre-designed layout or structure that provides a basic framework for building a specific type of application or website. It typically includes good design, placeholder content and functional features, allowing developers to customize and fill in the details according to their specific needs.