Overview
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Learn how to build a modern website using the Eleventy static site generator while incorporating vintage design elements from 1990s web development. Discover the benefits of static sites over modern web bloat, understand what static site generators are and how they work, and follow along as the creator demonstrates building a band website that combines retro aesthetics with contemporary development practices. Explore the process of adapting a design originally created with AOLPress on Windows 95 to work with Eleventy's modern workflow, including modifying templates, adding content posts, and deploying to GitHub Pages. Gain insights into why static sites offer superior performance and simplicity compared to complex modern web frameworks, while accessing practical resources including the complete source code, helpful deployment guides, and links to essential tools like the Eleventy base blog starter template.
Syllabus
0:00 I say "greetings" and explain why I like static sites
2:41 What is a static site generator anyway?
4:13 About my website thestopbits.net
6:01 Modding the Eleventy template
9:14 Adding posts to Eleventy
10:04 I talk too long about the modern web
Taught by
Veronica Explains