📰 Welcome to Zer0-Mistakes News Network
Breaking News: Transform your Jekyll site into a professional news platform with zero mistakes!
This comprehensive demonstration showcases how to build modern, responsive news websites using the
zer0-mistakes Jekyll theme.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Demo
This page serves as both a functional news site example and a complete tutorial for building your own
news platform using the zer0-mistakes Jekyll theme.
📋 Demo Sections
- Theme Architecture - Understanding the foundation
- Content Organization - Structuring news content
- Bootstrap Components - Responsive design elements
- Docker Development - Containerized workflow
- Live Examples - Working demonstrations
🏗️ Theme Architecture
The zer0-mistakes theme provides a robust foundation for news sites with these key components:
Layout System
# Layout Hierarchy
root.html # Base HTML structure
├── blog.html # News homepage (this page!)
├── journals.html # Individual articles
├── collection.html # Category pages
└── default.html # Standard pages
Front Matter Schema
Every news article uses comprehensive front matter for organization:
---
title: "Your News Article Title"
description: "SEO-optimized description"
date: 2025-09-03T12:00:00.000Z
categories: [News, Technology]
tags: [breaking, featured, tech]
layout: journals
featured: true # Appears in featured section
breaking: true # Shows in breaking news
preview: /images/previews/zer0-mistakes-news-network-building-dynamic-news-s.png
author: "Author Name"
difficulty: "🟢 Beginner"
estimated_reading_time: "5 minutes"
---
📚 Content Organization
News Categories
Our theme supports multiple content categories:
| Category | Purpose | Layout | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking | Urgent news | blog.html hero |
Major announcements |
| Featured | Important stories | Card grid | In-depth articles |
| Technology | Tech news | Standard post | New releases |
| Tutorial | How-to guides | Step-by-step | Learning content |
| Development | Dev topics | Code examples | Programming tips |
File Structure
pages/
├── _posts/
│ ├── 2025-09-03-breaking-news.md # Breaking news
│ ├── 2025-09-02-featured-article.md # Featured content
│ └── 2025-09-01-tutorial-guide.md # Educational content
├── _docs/ # Documentation
├── _about/ # About pages
└── index.html # Homepage
🎨 Bootstrap Components
The theme leverages Bootstrap 5 for responsive design:
Navigation System
<!-- Responsive navbar with brand and navigation -->
<nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg navbar-dark bg-dark">
<div class="container">
<a class="navbar-brand" href="/">Zer0-Mistakes News</a>
<button class="navbar-toggler" data-bs-toggle="collapse">
<span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span>
</button>
</div>
</nav>
Card Layouts
News articles display as responsive cards:
<!-- Bootstrap card for articles -->
<div class="card h-100">
<img src="" class="card-img-top" alt="" />
<div class="card-body">
<h5 class="card-title"></h5>
<p class="card-text"></p>
<a href="" class="btn btn-primary">Read More</a>
</div>
</div>
Responsive Grid
Content adapts across devices:
- Mobile: Single column stack
- Tablet: 2-column grid
- Desktop: 3-column with sidebar
🐳 Docker Development
Quick Start Commands
# Clone and start development environment
git clone https://github.com/bamr87/zer0-mistakes.git
cd zer0-mistakes
docker-compose up
# Access your site at http://localhost:4000
Docker Configuration
The theme includes optimized Docker setup:
# docker-compose.yml
version: "3.8"
services:
jekyll:
image: jekyll/jekyll:latest
platform: linux/amd64 # Apple Silicon compatibility
ports:
- "4000:4000"
volumes:
- .:/srv/jekyll
environment:
- JEKYLL_ENV=development
Development Workflow
- Start containers:
docker-compose up - Edit content: Files auto-reload
- Add posts: Create in
pages/_posts/ - View changes: Instant preview at localhost:4000
🎯 Live Examples
Example 1: Breaking News Article
---
title: "Revolutionary Jekyll Theme Launches with Zero-Error Guarantee"
date: 2025-09-03T08:00:00.000Z
categories: [Breaking, Technology]
breaking: true
featured: true
layout: journals
---
In a groundbreaking development for web developers...
Example 2: Featured Technology Article
---
title: "Mastering Docker for Jekyll Development"
date: 2025-09-02T14:30:00.000Z
categories: [Technology, Tutorial]
featured: true
difficulty: "🟡 Intermediate"
layout: journals
---
Docker has revolutionized how we develop Jekyll sites...
Example 3: Tutorial Series
---
title: "Building Your First News Site: Part 1"
date: 2025-09-01T10:00:00.000Z
categories: [Tutorial, Development]
tags: [beginner, series, jekyll]
layout: journals
series: "news-site-tutorial"
---
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial series...
🔧 Customization Guide
Adding New Categories
- Create posts with new category in front matter
- Update navigation in
_data/navigation.yml - Style categories in custom CSS if needed
Theme Personalization
// assets/css/custom.css
:root {
--brand-primary: #your-color;
--brand-secondary: #your-accent;
}
.navbar-brand {
font-family: "Your-Font", sans-serif;
}
Plugin Integration
Add Jekyll plugins to enhance functionality:
# Gemfile
gem 'jekyll-sitemap'
gem 'jekyll-feed'
gem 'jekyll-seo-tag'
📊 Performance Features
Optimization Built-In
- Lazy loading: Images load as needed
- CDN integration: Bootstrap from CDN
- Minification: CSS/JS optimization
- Responsive images: Multiple sizes served
SEO Optimization
- Meta tags: Complete social media integration
- Structured data: Schema.org markup
- Sitemap: Automatic generation
- RSS feeds: Content syndication
🚀 Next Steps
Immediate Actions
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/bamr87/zer0-mistakes.git - Start Docker environment:
docker-compose up - Create your first post: Copy the examples above
- Customize the theme: Modify colors, fonts, layout
Advanced Techniques
- Multi-author support: Author profiles and attribution
- Comment systems: Giscus integration
- Analytics: Google Analytics setup
- Search functionality: Site-wide search implementation
Community Resources
- Documentation: Full theme documentation
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
- Discussions: Community support forum
💡 Pro Tips for News Sites
Content Strategy
- Consistent publishing: Regular posting schedule
- Category balance: Mix of news types
- Visual content: Include images and graphics
- Social media: Optimize for sharing
Technical Best Practices
- Mobile-first: Design for mobile users
- Fast loading: Optimize images and scripts
- Accessibility: WCAG compliance
- SEO optimization: Meta tags and structure
Development Workflow Process
- Version control: Use Git for all changes
- Testing: Preview before publishing
- Backup: Regular repository backups
- Monitoring: Track site performance
🎉 Conclusion
The zer0-mistakes Jekyll theme provides everything needed to build professional news sites with minimal
effort and maximum functionality. From Docker-optimized development to responsive Bootstrap components,
this theme embodies the principles of reliable, maintainable web development.
Ready to build your news site? Start with the one-line installation and begin creating content immediately!
# Get started now!
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bamr87/zer0-mistakes/main/install.sh | bash
This demonstration page showcases the full capabilities of the zer0-mistakes Jekyll theme for building
modern news websites. Every feature shown here is included in the theme and ready to use in your projects.