Minimum Viable Hugo

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hugo

No CSS, no JS. One static HTML page to start you off.

Overview

This repository provides a quickstart guide for new users looking to get started with Hugo, a web framework used to generate content from Markdown. The repository aims to fix common issues faced by web developers using Hugo.

Features

  • Easy installation and setup
  • Compatibility with multiple versions of Hugo
  • Ability to create and edit Markdown content
  • Support for programmatically adding content using YAML frontmatter
  • Ability to customize layouts for different pages

####(replace####` with the port number specified by Hugo). 6. You should now see the website running on your local machine.

To make changes to the content, follow these steps:

  1. Open the content/_index.md file.
  2. Change the value of the draft field to false.
  3. Save the file and restart the Hugo server.
  4. You should now see the updated content on the website.

To customize layouts, follow these steps:

  1. Open the desired layout file in the layouts/ directory.
  2. Edit the file according to your requirements.
  3. Save the file and restart the Hugo server.
  4. The changes should now be reflected in the website's layout.

Note: By default, HTML comments added to layout pages are stripped out. To overcome this, follow the suggested workaround mentioned in the repository.

Summary

The Minimum Viable Hugo repository provides a comprehensive guide for new users looking to get started with Hugo. It addresses common issues faced by web developers using Hugo and provides step-by-step instructions for installation, content creation, and layout customization. With the provided features and installation guide, users can quickly set up and start using Hugo for generating content from Markdown.

hugo
Hugo

Hugo is an open-source static site generator that features fast build times, flexible themes, support for multiple content formats, multilingual websites, live reloading, and an active community. It allows developers to easily create and deploy SEO-friendly and mobile-responsive websites.