Installing Jekyll on Raspberry Pi: Simplifying Local Development

If you’ve ever wanted the convenience of designing and testing your website locally on your Raspberry Pi, installing Jekyll can be a game-changer. Jekyll allows you to build and manage your website right on your Raspberry Pi. In this post, we’ll guide you through the installation process to get you started.

Installation Steps

To install Jekyll on your Raspberry Pi, follow these simple steps:

Update your package list to ensure you have the latest information about available packages:
```
 sudo apt-get update
```

Install the necessary software properties common package:

 sudo apt-get install software-properties-common -y

Install the Ruby programming language (required by Jekyll) along with its full set of functionalities:
```
 sudo apt-get install ruby-full -y
```
With Ruby in place, you can now install Jekyll using the following command:
```
 sudo gem install jekyll
```
Additionally, it’s recommended to install Bundler, a tool to manage your Ruby application’s dependencies:
```
 sudo gem install bundler
```

Now you’re all set to start using Jekyll for your local web development needs.

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, you can refer to the Raspberry Pi Guide on installing Jekyll and setting up a web server.

Conclusion

Setting up Jekyll on your Raspberry Pi opens up a world of possibilities for streamlined local web development. With a few simple commands, you can have Jekyll up and running, allowing you to design, test, and perfect your website right on your Raspberry Pi.

Additional steps

bundle config set --local path '$HOME/.gem'
bundle install