getting-started
Install Jekyll
Installing Jekyll
Jekyll is a static site generator that transforms your plain text into beautiful static websites and blogs.
Prerequisites
- Ruby (version 2.7.0 or higher)
- RubyGems
- GCC and Make
Installation Steps
Install Jekyll Gem
gem install jekyll bundler
Verify Installation
jekyll --version
Create a New Jekyll Site
# Create a new site
jekyll new my-awesome-site
# Navigate to the site directory
cd my-awesome-site
# Build and serve the site
bundle exec jekyll serve
Common Installation Issues
- Ensure Ruby is correctly installed
- Update RubyGems if encountering gem installation errors
- Install build tools for your operating system
Recommended Versions
- Jekyll 4.x
- Ruby 3.x
- Bundler latest version