Eleventy Netlify Boilerplate

Overview:

Netlify StatusEleventy Netlify Boilerplate is a simple template for building fast, pre-generated HTML websites using the Eleventy static site generator. It includes Netlify CMS integration and can be easily deployed to Netlify with just a few clicks. This template can be used as a starter for JAMstack projects or as a beginner-friendly way to build websites with Eleventy.

Features:

• Eleventy v2.0: This template uses the latest version of Eleventy, requiring Node 14 or above.
• Sample pages and blog with tag support: Comes with pre-built pages and a blog structure that supports tags.
• Netlify CMS with editor previews: Allows for easy content management and provides editor previews for the changes made.
• Lighthouse performance tests: Achieves a perfect score of 100/100/100/100 in performance tests.
• Maintenance-free post author archives: Automatically generates author archives for blog posts.
• Automatic navigation menus with Eleventy Navigation: Navigational menus are generated automatically based on the content structure.
• Working contact form: Includes a functional contact form.
• CSS optimization: The CSS is minified and inlined for faster page rendering.
• Pipeline for minified inline JS: Provides an optional pipeline for minifying inline JS.
• HTML pre-building and minification: Pre-builds and minifies HTML for optimized performance.
• Markdown content: Uses Markdown files for content rendering.
• Nunjucks (or Liquid) templates: Templates are built using Nunjucks or Liquid.
• 100% JavaScript framework-free: This template does not rely on any JavaScript frameworks.
• Continuous Deployment via Netlify: Implements a continuous deployment workflow using Netlify.

Installation:

To deploy the template, follow these steps:

1. Click on the “Deploy to Netlify” button above.
2. This will create a new repository in your GitHub account and deploy the demo website to your Netlify account.
3. During this process, if you don’t already have a Netlify account, you can create one.
4. After deployment, you will have a copy of the demo website, as well as all the necessary dependencies to run Netlify CMS.
5. The demo website is deployed to Netlify’s global CDN network, utilizing their continuous deployment feature.
6. You can use Netlify Identity to control user access and manage content with Netlify CMS.
7. To set up authentication, you can either use Netlify Identity or an OAuth provider like GitHub. Instructions for both methods are provided.
8. Additionally, you can customize Netlify’s Identity email templates by following the instructions provided in the documentation.

Summary:

Netlify StatusEleventy Netlify Boilerplate is a user-friendly and efficient template for building static websites with the Eleventy static site generator. It provides various features, such as Netlify CMS integration, automatic navigation menus, and optimization for performance. The template can be easily deployed to Netlify, allowing for continuous deployment and efficient content management. With its focus on simplicity and speed, this boilerplate is an excellent choice for JAMstack projects and beginners looking to build websites using Eleventy.