Chapter 2 : The Basics

Objective

The second chapter is dedicated to gaining a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of Hugo. This will enable you to develop static sites efficiently and in a structured manner.

Site Structuring

A Hugo site is organized logically. Understand in detail the folder structure, such as content for content, layouts for templates, and static for static files. A deep understanding of this structure is essential to fully leverage Hugo’s features.

Content Creation

Explore different methods for creating content with Hugo using the Markdown format. Learn how to organize your content into sections, pages, and articles for effective navigation. This section will guide you through the steps of creating consistent and well-structured content.

Themes

Discover the use of predefined themes with Hugo and learn to customize the appearance of your site by modifying configuration files and overriding theme files. This section also covers theme management to meet the specific needs of your project.

Site Generation

Familiarize yourself with the generation of static sites using the hugo command. Learn to preview your site in your local browser to ensure everything is in order before deployment. Understand generation options to optimize your workflow.

With these solid basics, you’ll be ready to explore more advanced features and create high-quality static sites.