Lesson content: Introduction to Computational Methods
Description: Using sample data included in the repository, follow the steps to learn how Jekyll builds a static site and how the Liquid template language is used to manipulate and control the data that populates the site.
Time to complete: 30-45 minutes
Objectives:
- articulate the difference between a static site and a dynamic site
- understand the basics of how Jekyll generates content using the Liquid templating language and data files
- be able to recognize and edit Liquid code that uses the basic computational operations to present data in different views
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