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CompileSwift.com Rebuild with Astro.build

My write up on rebuilding CompileSwift.com with the new Astro.build 1.0 release. Better layout, better responsiveness, better fun.

Trying Next.js and I like it

When rebuilding or working on a project I like to try new technologies. In this case, Next.js for building a static web site.

Building my Site on JAMStack. Live Stream

I am live streaming the redesign and rebuild of my site. This first stream is the basic layout and design language that will be used going forward.

What Are Those Gatsby Generated Files?

The Gatsby Generator is Great But are you wondering what those files it makes are for? Here is a quick explanation/reference for you.

GatsbyJS Part 4: Basic Site Styling and Navigation Setup

GatsbyJS Styling Now that we have our site up and running with a basic configuration, we need to start styling it to make everything look nice. Along the way, we will also set up some page navigation ready to receive content.

GatsbyJS Part 3: Site Layout and Basic Component Creation

Gatsby Part 3 Time for some clean up and basic site structure component creation. Learn how to create a nice simple React component and use it across all our current and future pages.

GatsbyJS Part 2: Site and File Structure Overview

Gatsby JS Part 2 Continuing from where we left off, we take a look at the structure of a GatsbyJS site including folders and files. We also take a look at the structure of a page and how components play a part in that.

GatsbyJS Part 1: Overview and Install

Start Learning GatsbyJS In a series of videos I am going to be showing you how to get started using Gatsby, this static site generator is amazing for creating sites that load _very_ fast indeed.

Installing and Generating Your First Gatsby Web Site

JAM Stack Happiness Gatsby generates static sites from your content, that means they load fast and require few to no backend services or special hosting. This video walks you through getting set up.