Overview
Besugo is an innovative, lightweight boilerplate that can help you craft an impressive static site with ease. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Netlify CMS, it allows users to edit content effortlessly while committing changes directly to GitHub, resulting in immediate live builds. Whether you’re a developer looking to create a personal site or a tech enthusiast wanting to dive into web development, Besugo provides a solid foundation to bring your ideas to life.
What makes Besugo truly stand out is its practical approach, which is highlighted by real-world examples like “Portuguese Women in Tech.” This project served as a springboard for Besugo, showcasing its versatility and adaptability for a variety of websites still in development.
Features
- Lightweight Design: Besugo is built to be minimal and efficient, allowing for quick loads and an intuitive development process.
- Integrated Netlify CMS: Users can edit website content directly through Netlify CMS, making the management of text and images straightforward and user-friendly.
- GitHub Integration: Changes made on the site are committed directly to GitHub, promoting collaboration and version control for developers.
- Live Builds: Any content updates automatically trigger live builds, ensuring that visitors always see the most recent version of your site instantly.
- Compatibility Flexibility: Supports a wide range of software versions, including Hugo, Yarn, Node.js, and more, accommodating a variety of development environments.
- Easy Local Development: With configuration options like changing the development port, it allows for multiple projects to be run simultaneously without interference.
- Robust Content Handling: Content types can be efficiently defined and managed through a straightforward YAML configuration, catering to diverse website needs.
- Hot Reloading: Developers can leverage hot reloading capabilities during development, which speeds up the process and enhances productivity.
