Welcome to My Blog

Hello and welcome to my blog! 🎉

This is the first post on my new Jekyll-powered blog, and I’m excited to share my thoughts, projects, and learnings with you.

Why I Started This Blog

I’ve always believed in the power of writing to clarify thoughts and share knowledge. This blog will serve as:

1. A digital garden — A place to cultivate ideas and let them grow
2. A learning journal — Documenting what I learn along the way
3. A portfolio — Showcasing projects and experiments

How This Blog Works

This blog is built with Jekyll and hosted on GitHub Pages. Here’s what makes it special:

Command Palette (⌘K)

Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) to open the command palette. You can:

• Navigate quickly to any page
• Search through all posts
• Toggle between light and dark themes
• Copy the current URL
• Access social links

Try it now! Press ⌘K and type “theme” to switch between light and dark mode.

Code Highlighting

The blog supports syntax highlighting for code blocks. Here’s a Python example:

def greet(name: str) -> str:
    """Return a personalized greeting."""
    return f"Hello, {name}! Welcome to my blog."

# Example usage
message = greet("Reader")
print(message)

And here’s some JavaScript:

// A simple async function example
async function fetchPosts() {
  const response = await fetch('/search.json');
  const posts = await response.json();
  
  return posts.filter(post => post.tags.includes('tutorial'));
}

Inline Code

You can also use inline code for short snippets like variable names, commands, or file paths like _config.yml.

What to Expect

Here’s what I’m planning to write about:

• Tutorials — Step-by-step guides on tools and technologies
• Project Updates — Progress on things I’m building
• Thoughts — Reflections on productivity, learning, and life
• Resources — Curated lists of helpful tools and content

Features of This Blog

Dark Mode

Click the sun/moon icon in the header or use the command palette (⌘K → “Switch Theme”) to toggle between light and dark modes. Your preference is saved automatically.

Responsive Design

This blog works great on all devices — from phones to desktops. Try resizing your browser window!

Categories and Tags

Posts are organized by categories and tags:

• Categories are broad topics (like “Personal” or “Technical”)
• Tags are specific keywords (like “jekyll” or “tutorial”)

Click on any category or tag to see related posts.

Comments

Scroll down to see the comments section powered by Giscus. It uses GitHub Discussions, so you can comment with your GitHub account.

A Sample Blockquote

“The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time is now.”

— Unknown

Lists and Formatting

Here’s what I use to write:

Unordered List

• Obsidian for drafting posts
• GitHub Desktop for version control
• VS Code for any code edits

Ordered List

1. Write the draft in Obsidian
2. Review and edit
3. Commit using GitHub Desktop
4. Wait for GitHub to build the site
5. The post is live!

Images

You can add images to your posts by placing them in /assets/images/ and referencing them:

![Alt text describing the image](/assets/images/example.jpg)

Tables

Feature	Status
Dark Mode	✅ Complete
Command Palette	✅ Complete
Search	✅ Complete
Comments	✅ Complete
RSS Feed	✅ Complete

What’s Next?

I’m planning to write more about:

1. How I set up my development environment
2. Useful tools and workflows
3. Deep dives into technologies I’m learning

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Thanks for reading! If you have any questions or just want to say hi, feel free to leave a comment below or reach out on social media.

Happy reading! 📚