Nolan's Developer Portfolio

Welcome to my developer portfolio, showcasing my work history and projects. Feel free to explore and get inspired!

About This Portfolio

This portfolio is built with Jekyll, a static site generator that transforms plain text into a beautiful website. It highlights my professional journey, technical skills, and projects that I've worked on over the years.

Clone and Setup

If you're interested in using this portfolio as a template for your own site, follow these steps to clone the repository and set it up on your machine:

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Ruby version 2.5.0 or higher
• RubyGems
• Bundler
• GCC and Make

For detailed installation instructions, visit the Jekyll documentation.

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/iamnolanhu/iamnolanhu.github.io.git
   cd iamnolanhu.github.io

2. Install Dependencies:

   Use Bundler to install the necessary gems:

   bundle install

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   If you have sensitive information like Google Analytics IDs, create a _config_secrets.yml file and add it to your .gitignore:

   google_analytics: "YOUR_GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_ID"

4. Serve the Site Locally:

   Run the following command to build and serve the site locally:

   bundle exec jekyll serve --config _config.yml,_config_secrets.yml

5. View Your Site:

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000 to see your site in action.

Setting Up GitHub Pages with Jekyll

1. Push to GitHub:

   After making your changes, push your repository to GitHub. Ensure your repository is named yourusername.github.io for user pages.

2. Configure GitHub Pages:

   • Go to your repository on GitHub.
   • Click on Settings.
   • Scroll down to the Pages section.
   • Select the branch you want to use for GitHub Pages (usually main or master).
   • Click Save.

3. Custom Domain Setup:

   If you want to use a custom domain, create a CNAME file in the root of your repository with your domain name:

   www.yourdomain.com
   

   • Update your DNS settings to point your domain to GitHub Pages. Typically, this involves setting an A record to 185.199.108.153 (and similar IPs) and a CNAME record pointing to yourusername.github.io.

4. Verify Your Site:

   After setting up, your site should be live at https://yourusername.github.io or your custom domain.

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Thank you for visiting my portfolio. I hope it inspires you to create something amazing!