Gatsby Starter Blog

Overview

The blog boilerplate is a starter package for Gatsby, a blazing fast app generator for React. It includes the main Gatsby configuration files needed to quickly set up and start a project. Users can also explore a collection of official and community-created starters for more specific ideas.

Features

• Gatsby CLI: Use the Gatsby CLI to create a new site with the blog starter.
• Quick start: Start developing by navigating to the site’s directory and opening the source code for editing.
• Real-time updates: Save changes to the source code and see the browser update in real time.
• Netlify deployment: Easily deploy the starter with one click on Netlify.

Installation

To install the blog boilerplate, follow these steps:

1. Create a new Gatsby site by using the Gatsby CLI and specifying the blog starter:

gatsby new my-blog-starter https://github.com/gatsbyjs/gatsby-starter-blog

2. Navigate into the new site’s directory:

cd my-blog-starter

3. Start the site:

gatsby develop

4. Open the source code in a code editor and make any desired changes.

Summary

The blog boilerplate for Gatsby is a convenient starting point for creating a blog using Gatsby and React. With its pre-configured files and easy installation process, users can quickly set up a project and begin developing their blog. The Gatsby CLI and real-time updates make it even more efficient to work with. Additionally, the option to deploy the starter with Netlify provides a seamless deployment process. Overall, the blog boilerplate simplifies the initial setup process and allows users to focus on building a fast and dynamic blog.