Technical Context: Jekyll Portfolio Website

Core Technologies

  1. Jekyll
    • Version: Latest stable
    • Purpose: Static site generation
    • Key features: Markdown support, Liquid templating, YAML configuration
  2. Hydejack Pro Theme
    • Version: 9.2.1
    • Purpose: Base theme and styling
    • Key features: Modern design, responsive layout, portfolio features
  3. Frontend Technologies
    • HTML5
    • CSS3/SCSS
    • JavaScript (ES6+)
    • Liquid templating language
  4. Development Tools
    • Ruby (for Jekyll)
    • Bundler (dependency management)
    • Git (version control)
    • GitHub Pages (hosting)

Development Setup

  1. Local Environment
    • Ruby installation
    • Bundler setup
    • Jekyll installation
    • Theme integration
  2. Dependencies
    • Jekyll core
    • Hydejack Pro theme
    • Required gems (jekyll-feed, jekyll-seo-tag, etc.)
    • Development tools
  3. Build Process
    • Local development server
    • Asset compilation
    • Site generation
    • Deployment pipeline

Technical Constraints

  1. GitHub Pages
    • Supported plugins
    • Build time limits
    • File size limits
    • Custom domain support
  2. Browser Support
    • Modern browsers
    • Mobile devices
    • Progressive enhancement
    • Fallback strategies
  3. Performance
    • Page load times
    • Asset optimization
    • Mobile performance
    • SEO considerations

Development Workflow

  1. Local Development
    • bundle install - Install dependencies
    • bundle exec jekyll serve - Start local server
    • bundle exec jekyll build - Build site
  2. Content Creation
    • Markdown files
    • YAML front matter
    • Asset management
    • Image optimization
  3. Version Control
    • Git workflow
    • Branch management
    • Commit conventions
    • Deployment process
  4. Testing
    • Local testing
    • Browser testing
    • Mobile testing
    • Performance testing

Deployment

  1. GitHub Pages
    • Repository setup
    • Branch configuration
    • Custom domain setup
    • SSL configuration
  2. Continuous Integration
    • Automated builds
    • Test automation
    • Deployment automation
    • Status monitoring
  3. Monitoring
    • Analytics setup
    • Error tracking
    • Performance monitoring
    • Uptime monitoring

Contact Form Implementation

  • Formspree integration for form handling
  • Custom form styling with CSS variables
  • Responsive design with mobile-first approach
  • Form features:
    • Name, email, and message fields
    • Honeypot field for spam prevention
    • Custom email subject
    • Redirect after submission
    • Form validation
  • Styling features:
    • Custom form controls
    • Focus states
    • Responsive textarea
    • Theme-consistent colors
    • Smooth transitions