foundations-computation

Lesson content: Introduction to Computational Methods

Description: Using sample data included in the repository, follow the steps to learn how Jekyll builds a static site and how the Liquid template language is used to manipulate and control the data that populates the site.

Time to complete: 30-45 minutes

Objectives:

• articulate the difference between a static site and a dynamic site
• understand the basics of how Jekyll generates content using the Liquid templating language and data files
• be able to recognize and edit Liquid code that uses the basic computational operations to present data in different views

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