Jenny is a static blog generator..

Jenny is a static blog generator available on GitHub. There are various installation methods for Jenny, but today I’ll explore the option of using Jenny by cloning the existing GitHub repository.

To get started using Jenny, you simply have to clone the repository to your machine, and do a small bit of configuration.

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/hmngwy/jenny-template.git

2. Change to the drectory:

cd jenny-template

3. Configure:

  • Open the config.py file in a text editor.
  • Modify the settings according to your preferences. You can configure details such as the blog title, author, description, theme, etc. Update the values as needed.

4. Create Content:

  • Inside the content directory, you can create Markdown files (with a .md extension) to write your blog posts.
  • You can organize your content using subdirectories within the content directory.
  • Each Markdown file should start with metadata in YAML format, specifying details like title, date, and any other desired fields. Below the metadata, you can write your blog post content using Markdown syntax.

5. Generate the Site:

  • To generate the static website from your content, run the following command:
    python build.py
  • This command will use the Jinja2 templating engine and convert your Markdown files into HTML files, applying the configured theme.

6. Publish the Site:

  • Once the site is generated, the static files will be available in the output directory.
  • You can upload the contents of the output directory to a web server or hosting platform to make your blog available on the internet.

Please note that these instructions assume you have Python installed on your machine and the necessary dependencies are met. If any errors or missing dependencies occur during the process, you may need to install the required packages using a package manager like pip.

Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that the specific steps may vary depending on the customizations made to the Jenny template or any modifications introduced by the repository’s owner. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to refer to the documentation or any provided instructions specific to the Jenny template you are using.

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