Jekyll

Daladier Sampaio Neto

Introduction to Jekyll

• What is Jekyll?
  • Open-source static site generator
  • Written in Ruby
  • Developed by GitHub co-founder Tom Preston-Werner

Key Features

• Static Site Generation
  • Converts plain text files into static websites and blogs
• Markdown Support
  • Uses Markdown for easy content creation
• Template Engine
  • Liquid template language for flexible design and layout
• Data Files
  • Support for YAML, JSON, CSV for dynamic content

Benefits of Using Jekyll

• Performance
  • Fast loading times due to static content
• Security
  • Reduced attack surface compared to dynamic sites
• Ease of Use
  • Simple setup and configuration
• Version Control
  • Ideal for Git-based workflows, integrates seamlessly with GitHub Pages

Typical Use Cases

• Personal Blogs
  • Lightweight and customizable blogging platform
• Project Documentation
  • Clean, organized documentation sites
• Company Websites
  • Static company sites with fast performance and high security

Installation and Setup

• Requirements
  • Ruby, RubyGems, and Bundler
• Basic Steps
  • Install Jekyll via gem: gem install jekyll bundler
  • Create a new site: jekyll new mysite
  • Navigate to site directory: cd mysite
  • Build and serve the site: bundle exec jekyll serve

Customization and Theming

• Themes
  • Built-in themes or custom themes from the community
  • Change themes by updating _config.yml
• Plugins
  • Extend functionality with Ruby gems
  • Common plugins: SEO optimization, sitemap generation

Deployment Options

• GitHub Pages
  • Free hosting with GitHub integration
  • Automatic deployment on push
• Other Hosting Services
  • Netlify, Vercel, Amazon S3, and more
  • Easy deployment with continuous integration

Example

• Bristol AI

GitHub Integration

• Seamless workflows
  • Jekyll and GitHub Pages work together to provide a streamlined workflow for building and deploying static websites.
  • GitHub Pages
• Deployments directy from a repository
• Simple configuration
• Automatic Builds
  • Continuous Deployment
  • The page deployment automatically updates your website

Conclusion

• Why Choose Jekyll?
  • Efficient, secure, and easy to use
  • Ideal for developers and non-developers alike
  • Robust community and extensive documentation