Getting Started with Hugo

Here’s a short tutorial to get you started with Hugo:

1. Install Hugo: Start by installing Hugo on your computer. You can download the latest version of Hugo from the official website.
2. Create a New Site: Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to create your new site. Run the following command to create a new Hugo site:

javascriptCopy codehugo new site mysite

3. Choose a Theme: Hugo comes with a number of built-in themes that you can use to customize the look and feel of your website. To choose a theme, navigate to the “themes” directory in your new site and run the following command to download and install a theme:

bashCopy codegit clone https://github.com/<username>/<theme-name>.git

4. Create a New Page: To create a new page, navigate to the “content” directory in your new site and run the following command:

sqlCopy codehugo new posts/my-first-post.md

5. Customize Your Page: Open the Markdown file for your new page and start writing your content. You can use Markdown syntax to format your text and add images and links.
6. Preview Your Site: To preview your site, run the following command in your terminal:

Copy codehugo server -D

This will start a local development server and allow you to view your site in a web browser.

7. Build Your Site: When you’re ready to deploy your site, run the following command in your terminal:

Copy codehugo

This will generate a static HTML website in the “public” directory of your site.

Congratulations! You’ve now built a simple Hugo website. From here, you can continue to explore Hugo’s many features, such as creating custom layouts, adding menus and widgets, and integrating with third-party services. With its ease of use and wide range of customization options, Hugo is a great choice for building fast, modern, and responsive websites.