Installation

This guide will walk you through the installation process and help you set up your first CampsiteJS static site. We’ll cover the prerequisites, installation steps, and how to create your first site.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js: CampsiteJS requires Node.js version 14 or higher. You can download it from nodejs.org.
• npm or yarn: npm comes bundled with Node.js, but you can also use yarn as an alternative package manager. You can install yarn from yarnpkg.com.
• Git: While not strictly necessary, having Git installed is recommended for version control and managing your CampsiteJS projects. You can download it from git-scm.com.

Basic Setup without CLI

If you prefer not to use the CampsiteJS CLI, you can set up a CampsiteJS project manually by following these steps:

Simply run the following commands in your terminal:

npm create campsitejs@latest

Global Installation Steps

To create your first CampsiteJS site, follow these steps:

1. Install Campsite: Use npm or yarn to install CampsiteJS globally.

   npm install -g campsitejs@latest
   

2. Create a New Site: Run the following command to create a new CampsiteJS project.

   campsitejs my-site
   

3. Navigate to Your Site: Change into your new site directory.

   cd my-site
   

4. Start the Development Server: Launch the development server to preview your site.

   npm run dev
   

5. Build for Production: When you’re ready to deploy, build your site with:

   npm run build
   

   The output will be in the ./campfire/ folder, this can be changed in your campsite.config.js file by modifying the outputDir property.

Next Steps

Continue your adventure with CampsiteJS by exploring the deployment guide.

Deployment Guide