Jekyll is a simple, blog-aware, static site generator perfect for personal, project, or organization sites. Think of it as a file-based CMS, without all the complexity. Jekyll takes your content, renders Markdown and Liquid templates, and spits out a complete, ready-to-publish static website.
Why Jekyll?
There are many reasons to choose Jekyll for your blog or website. First and foremost, Jekyll is fast. Because it generates static HTML files, there is no database to query and no server-side processing on each request. Your site loads instantly for your visitors.
Second, Jekyll is secure. With no database and no server-side code execution, there are virtually no attack vectors. You do not need to worry about SQL injection, cross-site scripting, or other common web vulnerabilities.
Third, Jekyll is free to host. You can host your Jekyll site on GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or any static hosting service at zero cost.
Installation
Installing Jekyll is straightforward. You need Ruby installed on your system, then simply run:
gem install bundler jekyll
jekyll new my-blog
cd my-blog
bundle exec jekyll serve
This will create a new Jekyll site and start a local development server at http://localhost:4000.
Project Structure
A typical Jekyll project has the following structure:
_config.yml— Site configuration and settings_posts/— Your blog posts in Markdown format_layouts/— HTML templates that define the structure of pages_includes/— Reusable HTML partialsassets/— CSS, JavaScript, images, and other static files
With the Sakurairo theme, your content will look beautiful right out of the box. The theme provides carefully crafted typography, responsive images, and elegant code blocks that make technical writing a pleasure to read.