Jekyll Blog with Minimal Mistakes Theme

This repository contains the source code for a Jekyll blog using the Minimal Mistakes theme. The blog is hosted on GitHub Pages and can be accessed at derekbaker.dev

Getting Started

To set up the blog locally and start making changes, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Ruby: Ensure Ruby is installed on your system.
• Bundler: Install Bundler, a dependency manager for Ruby.

Installation

1. Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/backslashbaker/backslashbaker.github.io.
2. Navigate to the repository: cd backslashbaker.github.io.
3. Install dependencies: bundle install.

Usage

1. Edit the _config.yml file to configure the blog settings, including your site's title, description, and social media links.
2. Add, modify, or remove Markdown files in the _posts directory to create blog posts.
3. Customize the appearance of the blog by modifying the Sass files in the _sass directory.
4. Preview the blog locally: bundle exec jekyll serve.
5. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:4000 to see the blog.

Deployment

The blog is automatically deployed to GitHub Pages when changes are pushed to the main branch. Simply commit and push your changes to update the live site.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or would like to suggest improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Minimal Mistakes: A flexible Jekyll theme by Michael Rose.

Contact

For any additional questions or inquiries, feel free to contact the project maintainer:

Your Name

• Email: hello@derekbaker.dev
• GitHub: github.com/backslashbaker

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