What is Jekyll?
Jekyll is a static site generator that converts plain text content into static websites and blogs. It is designed for individuals and developers who prefer to build content-focused sites without the need for databases or frequent software updates. The platform is maintained by a community of volunteers. Developers use Jekyll to create websites by writing content in Markdown, which is then processed with Liquid, HTML, and CSS to generate static files. It supports features like permalinks, categories, pages, posts, and custom layouts, making it suitable for blog creation. The generated static sites are ready for deployment and can be hosted for free with services like GitHub Pages.