This repository contains the source code for my personal website or my organization]). It is hosted using GitHub Pages.
Briefly describe what your website is about. What is its purpose? Who is the target audience?
For example:
This website serves as my personal portfolio, showcasing my projects, skills, and experience. It's designed for potential employers, collaborators, and anyone interested in learning more about my work.
This website is dedicated to [Your Project], a [description of your project]. It provides information about the project, its goals, and how to get involved.
This section will guide you on setting up the project locally.
List any software or tools that are required to run the website locally.
- Node.js (if applicable)
- npm or Yarn (if applicable)
- Git
- A code editor (e.g., VS Code, Sublime Text, Atom)
- [Any other specific requirements, e.g., Python, Docker]
Provide step-by-step instructions on how to get the project up and running. This is especially important if your website requires build steps.
For a static website (HTML, CSS, JS):
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPOSITORY_NAME.git
- Open the
index.html
(or your main HTML file) in your browser.
For a website using a build process (e.g., with a static site generator like Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby):
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPOSITORY_NAME.git
- Navigate to the project directory:
cd YOUR_REPOSITORY_NAME
- Install dependencies (if applicable):
npm install # Or yarn install
- Build the project:
npm run build # or a specific build command for your framework
- Navigate to the build directory.
- Open the
index.html
file in your browser or use a local web server.
Explain how to run the website in development mode for making changes.
For a static website:
Simply open the
index.html
file in your browser. Make changes to your files and refresh the browser.
For a website using a build process:
Typically, frameworks provide a local development server. Refer to the documentation of your chosen framework on how to run a local development server. For example:
npm run dev # or a specific dev command for your framework
Explain how the website is deployed to GitHub Pages.
This website is deployed automatically using GitHub Pages.
- The source code is located in the
main
branch.- GitHub Pages is configured to build and deploy the site from this branch.
The website can be accessed at
https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/YOUR_REPOSITORY_NAME/
(orYOUR_CUSTOM_DOMAIN
if using a custom domain).
List the technologies and tools used in this website.
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- [Optional: React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.]
- [Optional: Static site generator (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, etc.)]
- [Any other frameworks or libraries]
If you want to allow contributions, explain your contributing guidelines.
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue if you find any bugs or have feature requests.
Specify the license under which the project is distributed.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
(Make sure you have a LICENSE
file in your repository).
Acknowledge any libraries, tools, or people that have helped with the project.
- [List any libraries or services you use]
- [Thank anyone who helped you develop the site]
Important Notes:
- Replace Placeholders: Make sure to replace all placeholders like
[Your Website Name]
,YOUR_USERNAME
,YOUR_REPOSITORY_NAME
,YOUR_WEBSITE_URL
, and any other bracketed information with your actual project's data. - Adjust Sections: Modify, add, or remove sections based on your website's needs. If you're using a specific framework, add detailed instructions on how to install and run it.
- LICENSE File: Be sure to create a
LICENSE
file in your repository (e.g., with the MIT License) and replace the placeholders here with the correct information. You can use this handy tool to create the file: https://choosealicense.com/. - GitHub Pages Setup: Double check in your GitHub repository's Settings under Pages that GitHub Pages is enabled and correctly pointed to your source branch (usually
main
orgh-pages
). - Badges: You can find more badges like the one used for website link at https://shields.io
This README.md
will provide a solid starting point for your repository and help others understand your website project and how it's hosted. Good luck!