https://blog-dev.simpleenough.net/tags/github/Recent content in GitHub on Simple Enough BlogHugoenTue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0200https://blog-dev.simpleenough.net/blog/githubvss3/Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0200https://blog-dev.simpleenough.net/blog/githubvss3/<h2 id="i-introduction-context-and-challenges" class="heading">I. Introduction: Context and Challenges<a href="#i-introduction-context-and-challenges" aria-labelledby="i-introduction-context-and-challenges"> <!-- <i class="fas fa-link anchor"></i> --> <svg class="svg-inline--fa fas fa-link anchor" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 640 512"><use href="#fas-link"></use></svg>&nbsp; </a> </h2> <p>In today’s web landscape, <strong>static websites</strong> (HTML/CSS/JS with no backend) are highly valued for their simplicity, speed, and minimal cost. Two main solutions lead the discussion for free or low-cost hosting: <strong>GitHub Pages</strong> and <strong>AWS S3</strong>.<br> This article compares the two approaches in terms of technology, cost, performance, and scalability to help you choose the one that best fits your needs.</p>https://blog-dev.simpleenough.net/blog/hostgithub/Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0200https://blog-dev.simpleenough.net/blog/hostgithub/<h2 id="i-why-choose-github-pages-to-host-a-static-website" class="heading">I. Why Choose <strong>GitHub Pages</strong> to Host a <strong>Static Website</strong>?<a href="#i-why-choose-github-pages-to-host-a-static-website" aria-labelledby="i-why-choose-github-pages-to-host-a-static-website"> <!-- <i class="fas fa-link anchor"></i> --> <svg class="svg-inline--fa fas fa-link anchor" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 640 512"><use href="#fas-link"></use></svg>&nbsp; </a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>GitHub Pages</strong> is a free service provided by GitHub to host <strong>static-only websites</strong> (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), with no backend or dynamic server.</li> <li>It is particularly well-suited for <strong>portfolios</strong>, <strong>project documentation</strong>, or <strong>simple blogs</strong>, especially for developers familiar with GitHub.</li> <li>The service includes a free <strong><code>.github.io</code> domain</strong>, supports <strong>custom domains</strong>, and has built-in <strong>HTTPS</strong>.</li> <li>Limitations: max size ~1 GB, bandwidth ~100 GB/month, no support for PHP, databases, or other server-side languages.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="ii-prerequisites-and-initial-setup" class="heading">II. Prerequisites and Initial Setup<a href="#ii-prerequisites-and-initial-setup" aria-labelledby="ii-prerequisites-and-initial-setup"> <!-- <i class="fas fa-link anchor"></i> --> <svg class="svg-inline--fa fas fa-link anchor" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 640 512"><use href="#fas-link"></use></svg>&nbsp; </a> </h2> <ul> <li>Create a <strong>GitHub account</strong> (if you don’t already have one).</li> <li>Create a <strong>public repository</strong> named <code>USERNAME.github.io</code> for a user or organization site, or a generic repository for a project site.</li> <li>Add initial files like <code>README.md</code> or <code>index.html</code>.</li> <li>Make sure <strong>GitHub Actions</strong> is enabled to allow build workflows (e.g., Jekyll generation).</li> </ul> <p>Before deploying a static site with GitHub Pages, you need to configure the repository. Here&rsquo;s how:</p>