Chapter 1: Overview

In this chapter, we will learn how to use the basic template that is provided in this course to generate a simple portfolio and hosted it on Github for everyone to access over the internet.

Here is an overview of what this chapter will cover:

1. Setting up your local development:

   • Creating a working directory for your website and open it up in VSCode.
   • Checking that all your installation works.

2. Setting up your Github repository:

   • Forking the template and cloning it locally to your working directory.
   • Set up syncing on Github between the original template and your fork.
   • Set up the website on Github pages.

3. Working with basic provided components:

   • Working with text
   • Working with team members
   • Working with table
   • Working with images
   • Working with embedded videos
   • Working with references
   • Working with table-of-content