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Overview

Cassidy’s blog template is a theme built with Astro and utilizes TinaCMS for content editing. The template provides a straightforward guide for users on how to set up and customize their blog. It includes instructions for connecting to a hosting provider, setting up TinaCMS keys, updating configuration files, adding links and content, and deploying the blog using Netlify.

Features

• Built with Astro: Modern static site generator for building websites.
• TinaCMS Integration: Allows for easy content editing directly on the site.
• Customizable: Users can add their own content, links, and images to personalize the blog.
• Deployment Guide: Provides detailed steps on deploying the blog using Netlify.
• RSS Feed Support: Encourages users to share their writing and subscribe to RSS feeds.

Installation

To install Cassidy’s blog template, follow these steps:

1. Connect to your chosen hosting provider.
2. Create an account at tina.io.
3. Add TinaCMS keys as required.
4. Update astro.config.mjs with your domain.
5. Edit src/config.js to customize settings.
6. Add your URL in line 1 of public/robots.txt.
7. Update links in src/components/Header.astro.
8. Customize the intro in pages/about.md.
9. Optionally, edit images in the public/ directory.
10. Optionally, modify tags in tina/config.js.
11. Add content to src/posts using Markdown files or TinaCMS.
12. Deploy the site to Netlify.
13. Notify the template creator after using it.

To run the template locally, use the following commands:

• npm install: Installs dependencies.
• npm run dev: Starts a local development server at localhost:4321.
• npx tinacms dev -c 'astro dev': Manually run a local server if needed.
• npm run build: Builds the production site to ./dist/.
• npm run preview: Previews the build locally before deployment.

Access the CMS by visiting localhost:4321/admin/index.html. For cloning, ensure you have a .env.development file with necessary configurations.

Summary

Cassidy’s blog template offers a user-friendly solution for creating and customizing a blog using Astro and TinaCMS. The detailed installation guide and deployment instructions make it accessible for both beginners and experienced users alike. Users can quickly set up their personalized blog layout, content, and CMS integration by following the provided steps.