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By Kevin McAleer, 2 Minutes
Jekyll is a simple, blog-aware, static site generator that transforms text written in your favorite markup language into static websites and blogs. It allows for customization of the site’s appearance, URLs, and data presented on the page, among other features.
Developed by Tom Preston-Werner, one of GitHub’s co-founders, Jekyll is available under the open-source MIT license, making it freely accessible for personal and commercial use.
Unlike dynamic websites that require server-side processing and databases, static websites consist of fixed content, with each page pre-rendered and served to the user exactly as stored. This approach results in sites that are fast, secure, and easy to maintain, making them ideal for blogs, portfolios, and especially documentation.
Jekyll powers numerous popular sites, including GitHub’s own blog and documentation pages for many open-source projects, showcasing its flexibility and reliability.
In the upcoming lessons, we’ll dive deeper into Jekyll, from setup to deploying your static site. You’ll learn how to create a blog, customize your site, and much more.
Reflect on the advantages of static sites and how Jekyll facilitates building them. Consider the implications of site speed, security, and maintenance when choosing Jekyll for your projects.
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