Beyond the Basics Understanding the Anatomy of a Jekyll Project on GitHub Pages
You've successfully set up a basic Jekyll site and understand the core files like _config.yml and the _posts directory. That's a great start. But a Jekyll project is more than just these few files. To truly unlock its power and build a clean, scalable website on GitHub Pages, you need to go beyond the basics and understand the deeper anatomy of the Jekyll project. This guide will take you on a tour of the more advanced files and folders, explaining their purpose and how they can help you build a more robust and organized site. By understanding how all the pieces fit together, you can create a project that is not only easy to manage but also flexible enough to grow with your needs. Table of Contents The Root of the Matter Critical Files _config.yml and Gemfile Front Matter The Metadata of Your Content The Special Folders Deep Dive _layouts and the Template Hierarchy _includes for Modular Design _data Customizi...