Overview
The Gatsby Starter Product Guy is a project developed in React that serves as a portfolio for developers and product launchers. While it is not actively maintained, it is still available for forking or takeover by those who wish to continue its maintenance. The project features a single page layout, easy font switching using Typography.js, and the ability to store all project/portfolio data in Markdown, served by GraphQL. The design is responsive and optimized for mobile devices.
Features
- Single Page: The portfolio is designed as a single page layout, allowing for easy navigation and a streamlined user experience.
- Typography.js Font Switching: Using Typography.js, users can easily switch between different fonts, providing flexibility and customization options.
- Markdown-Based Data Storage: All project and portfolio data is stored in Markdown format, making it easy to manage and update information.
- GraphQL Integration: Data is served through GraphQL, providing a seamless and efficient way to query and retrieve the necessary information.
- Responsive Design: The portfolio is optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience on any screen size.
- Customizable CSS: Users can easily change the CSS styling of the portfolio by modifying the relevant files, allowing for personalization and branding options.
- User Avatar Customization: The project includes an avatar image for the user, which can be easily replaced with a personalized image.
Installation
To install the Gatsby Starter Product Guy, follow these steps:
- Clone the project repository.
- Navigate to the project directory.
- Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
npm install. - Customize the site’s name, author, and description by modifying the
gatsby-config.js file in the siteMetadata section. - Modify the CSS styling as desired by editing the
layouts/index.css file. - Replace the user avatar image with your own by locating the
assets/ directory and replacing the existing image file with your personalized image. - Customize any additional site meta data details in the
config/meta file. - Start the development server by running the command:
npm start.
Summary
The Gatsby Starter Product Guy is a React-based portfolio template that provides a single-page layout for developers and product launchers. It includes features such as easy font switching, Markdown-based data storage, GraphQL integration, and responsive design. While the project is no longer actively maintained, it can still be used and customized by forking or taking over the repository.
