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Jekyll Static site demo with Netlify CMS

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Overview

The Jekyll Demo site is an impressive showcase of how a modern website can be built using Jekyll, a popular static site generator. This demo is designed to strike a balance between developer flexibility and client usability, featuring handy tools like Netlify CMS that empower clients to manage their content seamlessly. With its robust features and user-friendly design, it offers a great starting point for anyone looking to dive into static site creation.

What sets this demo apart is its ability to integrate development-friendly aspects, such as the use of Gulp.js for processing styles and scripts, alongside client-friendly features that simplify content updates through a web interface. This combination makes it suitable for both tech-savvy developers and clients who prefer a more hands-on role in their website management.

Features

  • Gulp.js Build: Utilizes Gulp.js for processing SASS/SCSS and JavaScript, ensuring a smooth and efficient development and build process.

  • Live Reloading: Enjoy instant feedback during development with Browser Sync, which automatically refreshes the browser when files are changed.

  • Customizable Homepage Markup: Developers have the freedom to customize homepage designs and layouts without restrictions, allowing for creativity and flexibility.

  • Reusable Partials: Enable easy maintenance by using partials/includes for reusable content like headers and footers—perfect for consistent design.

  • Dynamic CSV Content: Allows clients to manage page content using .CSV files, making it easy to update information with familiar tools like Excel.

  • Integrated Image Gallery: Automatically updates the gallery by simply adding images to a designated folder, streamlining the process for developers.

  • Netlify CMS Integration: Facilitates straightforward editing of website content through Netlify CMS, allowing clients to update both pages and news without technical hurdles.

  • Seamless Deployment to Netlify: Deploying the site is simple and efficient, leveraging the powerful capabilities of Netlify for hosting.

This blend of features makes the Jekyll Demo site an outstanding choice for anyone looking to create a dynamic and manageable online presence.

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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.

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SCSS

SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.

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Gulp

Gulp.js is an old but popular site building tool that automates various repetitive development tasks in web development, such as compiling Sass, minifying JavaScript, and optimizing images.