Setting up Jekyll on Fedora is straightforward. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Jekyll, using a predefined theme, and setting up Jekyll Admin for managing your site more easily.

Installing Jekyll on Fedora

1. Install Required Dependencies
   Start by installing Ruby and other necessary packages:

   sudo dnf install ruby ruby-devel @development-tools
   

2. Install Jekyll and Bundler
   Once the dependencies are installed, install Jekyll and Bundler using RubyGems:

   gem install jekyll bundler
   

3. Verify Installation
   Check that Jekyll and Bundler are properly installed:

   jekyll -v
   bundler -v
   

   If the commands return version numbers, you’re ready to proceed.

Installing a Jekyll Project with a Theme

You can initialize a Jekyll project using a GitHub repository template that includes your desired theme.

Using a Repository Template

One option is to directly clone a repository with a pre-configured theme. For example, to use the jekyll-theme-serial-programmer:

git clone https://github.com/sharadcodes/jekyll-theme-serial-programmer.git devblog

This command:

• Clones the project with the theme into a folder named devblog.

After cloning, navigate to the project directory:

cd devblog

Install the necessary dependencies:

bundle install

Finally, start the local server:

bundle exec jekyll serve

Installing Jekyll Admin

Jekyll Admin provides an easy-to-use web interface for managing your Jekyll site. Follow these steps to install and set it up:

1. Add jekyll-admin to Your Gemfile
   Open the Gemfile in your project directory and add this line:

   gem "jekyll-admin"
   

2. Install Dependencies
   Run the following command to install the new dependency:

   bundle install
   

3. Run the Server with Jekyll Admin
   Start the Jekyll server, and Jekyll Admin will be accessible:

   bundle exec jekyll serve
   

4. Access the Admin Interface
   Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:4000/admin
   

   From here, you can manage posts, pages, data files, and more through the Jekyll Admin dashboard.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can set up Jekyll on Fedora, use a predefined theme, and enhance your workflow with Jekyll Admin. This setup simplifies both the development and management of your Jekyll site.

Happy blogging and site management! 🚀