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Gatsby Theme Slidedeck

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Updated: 29 Aug 2019
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Gatsby theme for generating slide decks from markdown

Overview

The gatsby-theme-slidedeck is an innovative Gatsby theme designed to effortlessly create slide decks from markdown files. By simply placing your .deck.mdx files in the designated deck directory, you can quickly generate slide presentations that can be navigated through intuitive keyboard shortcuts or swipe gestures on touch devices. This theme caters to both developers looking for a straightforward solution to display content and those who appreciate customization for a more personalized presentation experience.

Ideal for anyone looking to share information in a visually engaging format, gatsby-theme-slidedeck streamlines the process of creating and customizing slide decks without the usual complexity associated with presentation software. Its flexible nature allows users to tailor their slides and navigation experience, making it a powerful tool for creating polished slideshows.

Features

  • Easy Slide Generation: Automatically creates slide decks from .deck.mdx files, allowing for rapid presentation development.

  • Keyboard Navigation: Utilizes simple keyboard shortcuts (like L/Right Arrow for next and H/Left Arrow for previous) for seamless slide navigation.

  • Touch Support: Offers swipe functionality for touch-enabled devices, enhancing user experience during presentations.

  • Customizable Theme: Provides extensive customization options, letting users override components or hide elements, such as headers, easily.

  • Intuitive Project Structure: Based on the popular gatsby-theme-blog, making it familiar for users of Gatsby while offering specific slide deck functionalities.

  • Responsive Design: Ensures that slide content is nicely formatted and accessible across various devices by setting responsive width and height properties.

  • Built-in Navigation Helpers: Includes utilities for easy navigation between slides and back to the deck index, improving usability for both presenters and audiences.

  • Configurable Shortcuts: Features react hooks that allow users to customize keyboard shortcut functionalities, providing a tailored experience as needed.