Jekyll

Static Site Generator

Jekyll is an open-source static site generator that converts plain text files written in Markdown into fully functional websites and blogs. It is one of the most widely used static site generators and is natively supported by GitHub Pages, making it a popular choice for developers building documentation sites, blogs, and project websites.

Unlike CMS platforms like WordPress, Jekyll generates static HTML files with no database or server-side processing required, resulting in fast, secure, and low-maintenance websites.

Key features:

• Markdown and Liquid templating
• Static HTML output (no database)
• Built-in blog and pagination support
• Customizable themes and layouts
• GitHub Pages native support
• Plugin ecosystem
• SASS/SCSS support
• Front matter for metadata and configuration
• Fast build times
• Free and open-source

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