Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Scott's New Personal Website
May 18, 2020
Discover the journey of building a new personal website with a relaxed, pragmatic approach. The concept of a 'digital garden' is introduced as a flexible space for creativity and experimentation. Using Svelte for smooth animations, Scott crafts a playground for ideas without the formality of traditional blogging. The discussion highlights the ease of adding content through markdown, allowing developers to stay focused on creativity rather than rigidity. It's a refreshing take on modern web development!
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Website History
- Scott Tolinski's old website was initially built with Meteor and Blaze, then rewritten with Gatsby v1.
- He wanted a database-free site, making static site generators a good fit for the rewrite.
Relaxed Fit Development
- Adopt "relaxed fit development" by coding and pushing incrementally.
- Don't aim for immediate perfection, prioritize shipping over extensive polishing.
Digital Garden
- Scott's blog functions as a digital garden for personal notes and explorations.
- This approach embraces imperfection and focuses on knowledge collection.