Hugo is one of the fastest static site generators available. In this post, I’ll share my experience setting up this very blog with Hugo.
Why Hugo? Link to heading
After evaluating several options (Jekyll, Gatsby, Next.js), I chose Hugo for several reasons:
- Speed: Hugo builds sites incredibly fast
- Simplicity: No complex JavaScript build chains
- Flexibility: Great templating system
- Single Binary: Easy to install and deploy
Basic Setup Link to heading
Getting started with Hugo is straightforward:
# Install Hugo
sudo apt install hugo
# Create a new site
hugo new site my-blog
# Add a theme
git submodule add https://github.com/luizdepra/hugo-coder themes/hugo-coder
# Create content
hugo new posts/my-first-post.md
# Start development server
hugo server -D
Project Structure Link to heading
Hugo projects follow a simple structure:
Deployment Link to heading
Once you’re happy with your site, build it with:
hugo --minify
The public/ directory contains your complete static site, ready to deploy anywhere!
Conclusion Link to heading
Hugo has been a great choice for my personal site. It’s fast, flexible, and stays out of your way so you can focus on creating content.
Have you tried Hugo? Let me know your experience!