Overview:

The Tropical template repo is a resource for building static sites. Users can start by clicking the “Use this template” button to create their own repository, or they can refer to the documentation for more information on building sites with Tropical. Once the site is ready, it can be deployed to Netlify.

Features:

• Easy set up with “Use this template” button
• Supports npm, yarn, and pnpm for dependency installation
• Development server with hot reload at localhost:3000
• Static site generation using yarn build command
• Scaffold new pages with yarn page command
• Scaffold new components with yarn component command
• Comprehensive documentation
• Open for bug reports, discussions, and feature requests

Installation:

To install the Tropical template, follow these steps:

1. Click the “Use this template” button to create a new repository based on the template.
2. Clone the newly created repository to your local machine.
3. Open a terminal and navigate to the project directory.
4. Choose your package manager (npm, yarn, or pnpm) and run the command to install dependencies. For example, if you’re using yarn, run the following command:

yarn install

5. Once the dependencies are installed, you can start the development server by running the following command:

yarn dev

This will start a local development server at localhost:3000, allowing you to preview the site as you make changes. 6. When you’re ready to build the static site, run the following command:

yarn build

This will generate the static site files in the dist/static directory.

Summary:

The Tropical template repo provides an easy and efficient way to build static sites. With its intuitive set up process, support for multiple package managers, and useful commands for scaffolding pages and components, developers can quickly get started and create their own stunning static sites. The documentation and community support make it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced developers.