Sanjay's Personal Jekyll Site

This README document provides information on setting up and managing a personal Jekyll site hosted on GitHub Pages, initially developed with Docker. It includes instructions for installation, local development, deployment, and customization of your Jekyll site.

Table of Contents

1. Installation
2. Local Development
3. Deployment
4. Customization
5. Additional Resources

Installation

To get started with your personal Jekyll site, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone <repository-url>
   

2. Install Docker on your machine. Refer to the Docker documentation for instructions specific to your operating system.

Local Development

To develop your Jekyll site locally using Docker, follow these steps:

1. Change into the project directory:

   cd <project-directory>
   

2. Build the Docker image:

   docker build -t jekyll-site .
   

3. Run the Docker container:

   docker run --rm -p 4000:4000 -v $(pwd):/srv/jekyll jekyll-site
   

4. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:4000 to preview your site.

Deployment

To deploy your Jekyll site to GitHub Pages, follow these steps:

1. Create a new repository on GitHub with the name <your-username>.github.io.

2. Push your local repository to the remote repository:

   git remote add origin <repository-url>
   git push -u origin master
   

3. Enable GitHub Pages for your repository:

   • Go to the repository settings.
   • Under the "GitHub Pages" section, choose the branch you want to use for deployment (usually master).
   • Save the settings.

4. Your Jekyll site will be published and accessible at https://<your-username>.github.io.

Customization

To customize your Jekyll site, consider the following options:

• Layouts: Modify or create new layouts in the _layouts directory.
• Styles: Customize the appearance of your site by editing the CSS files located in the assets/css directory.
• Content: Update the content in the _posts and _pages directories.
• Plugins: Install and configure plugins by adding them to the Gemfile and _config.yml files.

Make sure to consult the Jekyll documentation for detailed information on customizing your site.

Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources that can help you with your personal Jekyll site:

• Jekyll Documentation - Official documentation for Jekyll.
• GitHub Pages Documentation - Learn more about hosting your site on GitHub Pages.
• Docker Documentation - Official documentation for Docker.

Feel free to explore and experiment with different features and functionalities provided by Jekyll to create a unique and personalized website.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.