Build and Test Guide

Build and Test Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for building and testing the blog before publishing changes.

Prerequisites

  • Hugo installed on your system
  • Git for version control
  • A modern web browser for testing

Development Workflow

1. Local Development

To start the development server:

hugo server -D

This will:

  • Start a local server (usually at http://localhost:1313)
  • Enable draft content viewing
  • Watch for file changes and auto-reload

2. Building the Site

To build the site for production: