Welcome to DevOpsCloud Junction

Empowering Innovation Through DevOps, Cloud Native, AI, and Emerging Technologies!

🌐 DevOpsCloudJunction.com

How to Contribute

Ready to contribute? Follow the steps below to get started!

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Git — Latest version
• Node.js — Latest LTS version or newer
• Hugo — A framework for building websites

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Fork the repository

Go to the repository and click the "Fork" button on the top right to create a copy in your GitHub account.

Clone the Repository

After forking, use the following command to clone your forked repository:

git clone https://github.com/devopscloudjunction/website.git website && cd website

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Install Dependencies

Next, install the necessary Node.js packages:

npm install

And install Hugo:

brew install hugo

Verify the Hugo installation:

hugo version

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Start the Development Server

You can start the development server in one of two ways:

• Using npm:

  npm run start

• Using Hugo:

  hugo server

Visit http://localhost:1313 to view the local site.

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Blog Contribution Guide

Follow these steps to add a new blog post:

Create a New Branch

Create a new branch from the main branch for your blog post:

git checkout -b sample-blog

Create Blog Directory

Run the below command from root directory to get ready with your blog layout.

hugo new blog/<blog-name>/index.md

Replace <blog-name> with a meaningful name related to your blog topic.

Alternatively, you can manually create a folder and copy the index.md from an existing blog post, like say-hello-to-devopscloudjunction.

Edit Your Blog Post

Edit the index.md file and update the fields:

• Title: Add your blog title.
• Description: Provide a brief summary of your blog.
• Image: Include an image. Use either a relevant image or the default dcj.jpeg located at images/dcj.jpeg.
• Weight: Keep the weight as value 100 for your blogs, the redordering will be based on the date

For Markdown tips, check out the Markdown Cheat Sheet.

For code highlighting, refer to The Code Buzz.

Preview Your Blog Locally

Run the Hugo server to preview your blog locally:

hugo server

Check http://localhost:1313 to ensure everything looks good.

Commit and Open a Pull Request

Once satisfied with your changes:

1. Commit the changes:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Added blog: <your-blog-title>"

2. Push the branch and create a pull request:

   git push origin sample-blog

3. Add reviewers to your PR, and you can preview the changes through Deploy Preview.

Merge the Branch

Once approved, your branch will be merged into the main branch and your blog will go live on the website.

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Notes:

• Always include an image with your blog. If unsure, use the default image dcj.jpeg.
• Follow proper markdown formatting and code block highlighting when necessary.