Introduction to JAMStart

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I use JAMStart for a template for my own new static site creation. You can use as a starting point for your own projects, or you can also use it as a means of learning the basics of Nuxt content site web development. All of it is freely shared with the MIT License. Fork, modify or learn as needed.

"JAMStart", is a loose acronym for Javascript, AWS, Markdown, and Static, is a play on the JAMStack, a well-known acronym for JavaScript, APIs, and Markup in web development.

Features

  1. Easy setup
  2. Author a blog post or article in Markdown with front-matter YAML metadata
  3. Automatically your post or article on git commit/push
  4. Share the post or article on social media sites with friendly thumbnails and descriptions.
  5. Responsive design with Tailwind CSS for mobile, tablet, and desktop
  6. SEO friendly with Nuxt Meta Tags
  7. Static Site Generation (SSG) with Nuxt.js and NuxtContent.js Markdown
  8. Cookie-free Web Analytics
  9. AWS CICD Pipeline for automatic site hosting

Structure Overview

The JAMStart project is structured as a Nuxt.js application with NuxtContent for Markdown content authoring. The application is organized into folders where you can author new content in Markdown content or work with the framework custom components and modules.

Technologies Used

  • Nuxt.js (Vue.js Framework) - JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS - Tailwind CSS, Markdown, YAML
  • Services - GitHub, AWS S3 and CloudFront, Cloudflare Analytics

Skills needed

  • Basic understanding of JavaScript
  • Good understanding of HTML, CSS, Markdown, and web design principles
  • Good understanding of Git and GitHub
  • Basic understanding of AWS Services and Console (help provided)

Features

  1. Easy setup
  2. Author a blog post or article in Markdown with front-matter YAML metadata
  3. Automatically your post or article on git commit/push
  4. Share the post or article on social media sites with friendly thumbnails and descriptions.
  5. Responsive design with Tailwind CSS for mobile, tablet, and desktop
  6. SEO friendly with Nuxt Meta Tags
  7. Static Site Generation (SSG) with Nuxt.js and NuxtContent.js Markdown
  8. Cookie-free Web Analytics
  9. AWS CICD Pipeline for S3 static site hosting

Thank You!

Thank you for considering JAMStart for your web development needs. I hope it helps you create a fantastic content website quickly and easily. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please feel free to reach out to me via the contact information provided in the About Me page.

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