Hugo Technical Blog

A modern technical blog built with Hugo static site generator, featuring the PaperMod theme with Monokai syntax highlighting for optimal code readability.

Features

• Fast Static Site: Built with Hugo for lightning-fast page loads
• Technical Content Optimized: Monokai syntax highlighting for code blocks
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly PaperMod theme
• Mathematical Expressions: Support for LaTeX math rendering
• Search Functionality: Built-in search capabilities
• SEO Optimized: Meta tags and structured data for better search visibility
• Automated Deployment: GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Hugo Extended (v0.112.0 or later)
• Git
• Node.js (for theme development, optional)

Local Development

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <your-repo-url>
   cd hugo-technical-blog

2. Initialize submodules (for the theme):

   git submodule update --init --recursive

3. Start the development server:

   hugo server -D

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:1313

Creating New Posts

1. Generate a new post:

   hugo new posts/your-post-title.md

2. Edit the post in content/posts/your-post-title.md

3. Set draft: false in the front matter when ready to publish

4. Preview locally with hugo server -D

Project Structure

├── .github/
│   └── workflows/          # GitHub Actions workflows
├── archetypes/             # Content templates
├── assets/                 # Custom CSS and assets
├── content/                # Blog content
│   ├── posts/             # Blog posts
│   ├── about.md           # About page
│   └── search.md          # Search page
├── layouts/               # Custom layout overrides
├── static/                # Static files (images, etc.)
├── themes/PaperMod/       # Theme submodule
├── config.yml             # Hugo configuration
└── README.md              # This file

Configuration

Site Configuration

Edit config.yml to customize:

• Site title, description, and author
• Social media links
• Menu structure
• Theme parameters
• Syntax highlighting settings

Theme Customization

• Custom CSS: Add styles to assets/css/extended/
• Layout Overrides: Create files in layouts/ to override theme templates
• Shortcodes: Add custom shortcodes in layouts/shortcodes/

Content Guidelines

Front Matter

Each post should include proper front matter:

---
title: "Your Post Title"
date: 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
draft: false
tags: ["tag1", "tag2"]
categories: ["category"]
description: "SEO-friendly description"
---

Code Blocks

Use fenced code blocks with language specification for syntax highlighting:

```python
def hello_world():
    print("Hello, World!")
```

Mathematical Expressions

Use LaTeX syntax for mathematical expressions:

Inline math: $E = mc^2$

Block math:
$$
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \sqrt{\pi}
$$

Diagrams

Use Mermaid for diagrams:

```mermaid
graph TD
    A[Start] --> B[Process]
    B --> C[End]
```

Deployment

GitHub Pages

This blog is configured for automatic deployment to GitHub Pages via GitHub Actions.

1. Enable GitHub Pages in repository settings
2. Set source to "GitHub Actions"
3. Push to main branch triggers automatic deployment

Manual Deployment

To build and deploy manually:

# Build the site
hugo --minify

# Deploy the public/ directory to your hosting provider

Contributing

Writing Guidelines

1. Technical Accuracy: Ensure all code examples are tested and working
2. Clear Structure: Use proper headings and organize content logically
3. Code Quality: Follow language-specific best practices in examples
4. SEO Optimization: Include relevant tags, categories, and descriptions

Submission Process

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/new-post
3. Write your post following the content guidelines
4. Test locally: hugo server -D
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description

Code Style

• Use meaningful commit messages
• Follow the existing project structure
• Test all code examples before submission
• Optimize images and assets for web

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Hugo server not starting:

• Ensure Hugo Extended is installed
• Check for syntax errors in config.yml
• Verify theme submodule is initialized

Theme not loading:

git submodule update --init --recursive

Build failures:

• Check Hugo version compatibility
• Validate front matter syntax
• Ensure all referenced files exist

Syntax highlighting not working:

• Verify language specification in code blocks
• Check Chroma configuration in config.yml

Getting Help

• Hugo Documentation
• PaperMod Theme Documentation
• GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Hugo - The world's fastest framework for building websites
• PaperMod - A fast, clean, responsive Hugo theme
• Chroma - A general purpose syntax highlighter