Overview
The Starter theme for Ghost offers a fantastic foundation for developers looking to create and customize websites with ease. With a well-structured file organization and user-friendly templates, it simplifies the development process while allowing for a high degree of creativity. Whether you’re creating a blog, a portfolio, or any form of digital content, this theme gives you the necessary tools to tailor your site effectively.
Moreover, the theme promotes a proactive development experience. By enabling real-time monitoring of changes, you can see how your modifications affect the site immediately, which greatly enhances productivity and minimizes the time spent debugging or adjusting styles.
Features
Flexible Template Structure: The theme includes several key templates for different page types, such as
post.hbsfor individual posts andpage.hbsfor standalone pages, ensuring comprehensive site support.Custom Template Creation: You can easily create custom templates for any page by simply appending the slug to the template file name, allowing for tailored designs without complicating the core structure.
Real-time Development Mode: Starting development mode allows you to view changes in real-time, making it easier to refine your CSS, JavaScript, and Handlebars files instantly.
Easy Setup: Setting up the Starter theme is straightforward: symlink the theme folder and install the required dependencies to get started quickly.
Production Build Process: The theme offers an easy command to compile your assets for production, ensuring your site runs efficiently when it’s live.
Comprehensive Testing with gscan: Before deploying your theme, you can check its compatibility with Ghost using gscan, helping you ensure a smooth experience for your users.
Open Source and Free to Use: Released under the MIT license, this theme encourages innovations and modifications, catering to developers who enjoy exploring and enhancing their projects.