Welcome to my new blog! This is the first post on a site built with Eleventy, a fantastic static site generator.

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Why Eleventy?

I chose Eleventy for several reasons:

Simple and fast - No complex build processes
Flexible - Works with multiple template languages
Zero-config - Works out of the box
Performance - Generates fast, static HTML

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What to Expect

On this blog, you can expect to find posts about:

Web development
Technology trends
Programming tutorials
Personal projects

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Thanks for visiting, and I hope you enjoy the content!

`\n },\n {\n title: \"Building Static Sites with Eleventy\",\n url: \"/posts/building-with-eleventy/\",\n date: new Date(\"2024-01-20\"),\n description: \"A guide to getting started with Eleventy static site generator\",\n tags: [\"eleventy\", \"tutorial\", \"static-sites\"],\n content: `

Eleventy (11ty) is a simpler static site generator that's gained popularity for its flexibility and ease of use. In this post, I'll share some tips for building great static sites with Eleventy.

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Key Features

Multiple Template Languages

Eleventy supports many template languages out of the box:

Markdown
Nunjucks
Liquid
Handlebars
Mustache
EJS
Haml
Pug

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Best Practices

Organize your content - Use clear folder structures
Use data files - Store site-wide data in _data/
Create reusable includes - Build modular templates
Optimize images - Use appropriate formats and sizes
Test locally - Always test before deploying

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Eleventy makes it easy to build fast, maintainable static sites. Give it a try for your next project!

`\n },\n {\n title: \"Markdown Writing Guide\",\n url: \"/posts/markdown-guide/\",\n date: new Date(\"2024-01-25\"),\n description: \"A comprehensive guide to writing in Markdown for blog posts\",\n tags: [\"markdown\", \"writing\", \"tutorial\"],\n content: `

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that's perfect for writing blog posts. Here's a comprehensive guide to using Markdown effectively.

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Basic Syntax

Headers

# H1 Header\n## H2 Header\n### H3 Header

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Text Formatting

Bold text with **bold**
Italic text with *italic*
~~Strikethrough~~ with ~~strikethrough~~

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Tips for Better Writing

Keep it simple - Markdown's strength is its simplicity
Use headers wisely - Create a clear hierarchy
Break up text - Use lists and short paragraphs
Add code examples - Show, don't just tell
Preview your work - Always check how it renders

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Markdown makes writing for the web enjoyable and efficient. Master these basics, and you'll be creating great content in no time!

`\n }\n ]\n};\n\nfunction formatDate(date: Date): string {\n return date.toLocaleDateString('en-US', { \n year: 'numeric', \n month: 'long', \n day: 'numeric' \n });\n}\n\nexport default async function(req: Request): Promise {\n const url = new URL(req.url);\n const path = url.pathname;\n \n try {\n // Serve CSS files\n if (path.startsWith('/css/')) {\n const cssContent = await readFile(`/src${path}`, import.meta.url);\n return new Response(cssContent, {\n headers: { 'Content-Type': 'text/css' }\n });\n }\n \n // Serve posts list page first (before individual posts)\n if (path === '/posts/' || path === '/posts') {\n const html = `\n\n\n \n \n All Posts - ${mockData.metadata.title}\n \n\n\n

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All Posts

\n ${post.title}\n ${formatDate(post.date)}\n
\n ${post.tags.map(tag => `#${tag}`).join('')}\n
\n
${post.description}
\n

\n \n \n\n`;\n \n return new Response(html, {\n headers: { 'Content-Type': 'text/html' }\n });\n }\n \n // Serve individual blog posts\n if (path.startsWith('/posts/') && path.endsWith('/') && path !== '/posts/') {\n const postSlug = path.slice(7, -1); // Remove /posts/ and trailing /\n const post = mockData.posts.find(p => p.url.includes(postSlug));\n \n if (!post) {\n return new Response('Post not found', { status: 404 });\n }\n \n const html = `\n\n\n \n \n ${post.title} - ${mockData.metadata.title}\n \n \n\n\n

\n \n

${post.title}

\n ${formatDate(post.date)}\n

\n ${post.tags.map(tag => `#${tag}`).join('')}\n

\n \n

\n ${post.content}\n

\n \n \n\n`;\n \n return new Response(html, {\n headers: { 'Content-Type': 'text/html' }\n });\n }\n \n // Serve about page\n if (path === '/about/' || path === '/about') {\n const html = `\n\n\n \n \n About - ${mockData.metadata.title}\n \n\n\n

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About This Blog

Welcome! This is a personal blog built with Eleventy, a simple and powerful static site generator.

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About the Author

Hi, I'm a developer passionate about web technologies, static sites, and sharing knowledge through writing. This blog is where I document my learning journey and share insights about:

Web development
Static site generators
Programming tutorials
Technology trends
Personal projects

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About the Technology

This blog is built with:

Eleventy - Static site generator
Markdown - For writing posts
Nunjucks - Template engine
CSS - Custom styling
Val Town - Hosting platform

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Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out if you have questions about any of the posts or want to discuss web development topics!

Email: ${mockData.metadata.author.email}
Website: ${mockData.metadata.author.url}

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Thanks for reading!

\n \n \n\n`;\n \n return new Response(html, {\n headers: { 'Content-Type': 'text/html' }\n });\n }\n \n // Serve homepage\n if (path === '/' || path === '') {\n const recentPosts = mockData.posts.slice(0, 3);\n \n const html = `\n\n\n \n \n ${mockData.metadata.title}\n \n \n\n\n

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Welcome to My Blog

This is a static blog built with Eleventy, a simpler static site generator.

\n \n

About This Site

This blog is built with:

Eleventy - A simpler static site generator
Markdown - For writing posts
Nunjucks - For templating
CSS - For styling

\n \n

Feel free to explore the posts and learn more about various topics!

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We put on shows in Glasgow, Scotland. \n\n## Project Structure\n\n```\n├── src/\n│ ├── _data/ # Global data files\n│ │ └── metadata.json # Site metadata\n│ ├── _includes/ # Layout templates and partials\n│ │ ├── layouts/\n│ │ │ ├── base.njk # Base layout template\n│ │ │ └── post.njk # Post layout template\n│ │ └── postslist.njk # Post list partial\n│ ├── posts/ # Blog posts (markdown)\n│ │ ├── posts.json # Post defaults\n│ │ ├── welcome-to-my-blog.md\n│ │ ├── building-with-eleventy.md\n│ │ └── markdown-guide.md\n│ ├── css/ # Stylesheets\n│ │ ├── index.css # Main stylesheet\n│ │ └── prism-base16-monokai.dark.css # Code highlighting\n│ ├── index.md # Homepage\n│ ├── posts.md # Posts archive page\n│ ├── about.md # About page\n│ └── feed.njk # RSS feed template\n├── .eleventy.js # 11ty configuration\n├── package.json # Dependencies\n├── index.ts # Val Town HTTP handler\n└── README.md\n```\n\n## Features\n\n- ✅ **Working Blog** - Fully functional with multiple posts\n- ✅ **Responsive Design** - Mobile-friendly layout\n- ✅ **Post Collections** - Organized blog posts with metadata\n- ✅ **Navigation** - Header navigation between pages\n- ✅ **Tags System** - Posts can be tagged and categorized\n- ✅ **Date Formatting** - Human-readable post dates\n- ✅ **SEO-Friendly** - Proper meta tags and descriptions\n- ✅ **Modern CSS** - Clean, professional styling\n- ✅ **Code Highlighting** - Syntax highlighting for code blocks\n\n## Live Pages\n\nThe blog includes these working pages:\n\n- **Homepage** (`/`) - Welcome page with recent posts\n- **All Posts** (`/posts/`) - Complete list of blog posts\n- **Individual Posts** (`/posts/[slug]/`) - Full post content\n- **About Page** (`/about/`) - Information about the blog\n- **CSS Styling** (`/css/index.css`) - Responsive stylesheet\n\n## Current Implementation\n\nThis implementation uses a simplified approach that works within Val Town's constraints:\n\n- **Static Content Serving** - Serves pre-built HTML content\n- **Mock Data** - Uses JavaScript objects to simulate 11ty collections\n- **Template Processing** - Basic template engine for dynamic content\n- **File Serving** - Serves CSS and other static assets\n- **Responsive Design** - Mobile-first CSS with modern styling\n\n## Sample Blog Posts\n\nThe blog comes with three sample posts:\n\n1. **Welcome to My Blog** - Introduction post about Eleventy\n2. **Building Static Sites with Eleventy** - Tutorial on 11ty features\n3. **Markdown Writing Guide** - Guide to writing in Markdown\n\n## Adding New Posts\n\nTo add new blog posts, you can:\n\n1. 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We put on shows in Glasgow, Scotland. \n\n## Recent Posts\n\n{% set postslist = collections.posts | head(-3) %}\n{% set postslistCounter = collections.posts | length %}\n{% include \"postslist.njk\" %}\n\n

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\n\n## About This Site\n\nThis blog is built with:\n- **Eleventy** - A simpler static site generator\n- **Markdown** - For writing posts\n- **Nunjucks** - For templating\n- **CSS** - For styling\n\nFeel free to explore the posts and learn more about various topics!",[],[174,252],"9dad5682-3ec4-11f0-9574-76b3cceeab13",["D",1748767462792],"---\npermalink: /feed.xml\neleventyExcludeFromCollections: true\n---\n\n\n {{ metadata.title }}\n {{ metadata.description }}\n \n \n {{ collections.posts | getNewestCollectionItemDate | dateToRfc3339 }}\n {{ metadata.url }}\n \n {{ metadata.author.name }}\n {{ metadata.author.email }}\n \n {%- for post in collections.posts | head(10) %}\n \n {{ post.data.title }}\n \n {{ post.date | dateToRfc3339 }}\n {{ metadata.url }}{{ post.url }}\n {{ post.templateContent | htmlToAbsoluteUrls(metadata.url) }}\n \n {%- endfor %}\n",[],[174,145],"9dad5506-3ec4-11f0-9574-76b3cceeab13",["D",1748767462792],"---\nlayout: layouts/base.njk\ntitle: About\neleventyNavigation:\n key: About\n order: 3\n---\n\n# About This Blog\n\nWelcome! This is a personal blog built with [Eleventy](https://www.11ty.dev/), a simple and powerful static site generator.\n\n## About the Author\n\nHi, I'm a developer passionate about web technologies, static sites, and sharing knowledge through writing. This blog is where I document my learning journey and share insights about:\n\n- Web development\n- Static site generators\n- Programming tutorials\n- Technology trends\n- Personal projects\n\n## About the Technology\n\nThis blog is built with:\n\n- **Eleventy** - Static site generator\n- **Markdown** - For writing posts\n- **Nunjucks** - Template engine\n- **CSS** - Custom styling\n- **Val Town** - Hosting platform\n\n## Get in Touch\n\nFeel free to reach out if you have questions about any of the posts or want to discuss web development topics!\n\n- Email: [your.email@example.com](mailto:your.email@example.com)\n- Website: [your-website.com](https://your-website.com)\n\nThanks for reading!",[],[174,259],"9dad49bc-3ec4-11f0-9574-76b3cceeab13",["D",1748767462792],"---\ntitle: Welcome to My Blog\ndescription: An introduction to this new blog built with Eleventy\ndate: 2024-01-15\ntags:\n - welcome\n - eleventy\n - blogging\nfeatured: true\n---\n\nWelcome to my new blog! This is the first post on a site built with [Eleventy](https://www.11ty.dev/), a fantastic static site generator.\n\n## Why Eleventy?\n\nI chose Eleventy for several reasons:\n\n- **Simple and fast** - No complex build processes\n- **Flexible** - Works with multiple template languages\n- **Zero-config** - Works out of the box\n- **Performance** - Generates fast, static HTML\n\n## What to Expect\n\nOn this blog, you can expect to find posts about:\n\n- Web development\n- Technology trends\n- Programming tutorials\n- Personal projects\n\n## Getting Started\n\nThis blog supports:\n\n- Markdown for writing posts\n- Syntax highlighting for code\n- Tags and categories\n- RSS feeds\n- Responsive design\n\nThanks for visiting, and I hope you enjoy the content!\n\n```javascript\n// Here's some sample code with syntax highlighting\nfunction welcomeMessage(name) {\n return `Welcome to the blog, ${name}!`;\n}\n\nconsole.log(welcomeMessage(\"reader\"));\n```",[],[174,238,152],"9dad47b4-3ec4-11f0-9574-76b3cceeab13",["D",1748767462792],"{\n \"layout\": \"layouts/post.njk\",\n \"tags\": [\"posts\"]\n}",[],[174,238,97],"9dad4444-3ec4-11f0-9574-76b3cceeab13",["D",1748767462792],"---\ntitle: Markdown Writing Guide\ndescription: A comprehensive guide to writing in Markdown for blog posts\ndate: 2024-01-25\ntags:\n - markdown\n - writing\n - tutorial\n---\n\nMarkdown is a lightweight markup language that's perfect for writing blog posts. Here's a comprehensive guide to using Markdown effectively.\n\n## Basic Syntax\n\n### Headers\n```markdown\n# H1 Header\n## H2 Header\n### H3 Header\n```\n\n### Text Formatting\n- **Bold text** with `**bold**`\n- *Italic text* with `*italic*`\n- ~~Strikethrough~~ with `~~strikethrough~~`\n\n### Lists\n\nUnordered lists:\n- Item 1\n- Item 2\n - Nested item\n - Another nested item\n\nOrdered lists:\n1. First item\n2. Second item\n3. Third item\n\n### Links and Images\n- [Link text](https://example.com)\n- ![Alt text](image-url.jpg)\n\n## Advanced Features\n\n### Code Blocks\n\nInline code: `const variable = \"value\"`\n\nBlock code:\n```javascript\nfunction greet(name) {\n return `Hello, ${name}!`;\n}\n```\n\n### Tables\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |\n|----------|----------|----------|\n| Row 1 | Data | More data|\n| Row 2 | Data | More data|\n\n### Blockquotes\n\n> This is a blockquote. It can span multiple lines and is great for highlighting important information or quotes from other sources.\n\n### Horizontal Rules\n\n---\n\n## Tips for Better Writing\n\n1. **Keep it simple** - Markdown's strength is its simplicity\n2. **Use headers wisely** - Create a clear hierarchy\n3. **Break up text** - Use lists and short paragraphs\n4. **Add code examples** - Show, don't just tell\n5. **Preview your work** - Always check how it renders\n\nMarkdown makes writing for the web enjoyable and efficient. Master these basics, and you'll be creating great content in no time!",[],[174,238,116],"9dad4160-3ec4-11f0-9574-76b3cceeab13",["D",1748767462792],"---\ntitle: Building Static Sites with Eleventy\ndescription: A guide to getting started with Eleventy static site generator\ndate: 2024-01-20\ntags:\n - eleventy\n - tutorial\n - static-sites\n---\n\nEleventy (11ty) is a simpler static site generator that's gained popularity for its flexibility and ease of use. 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