Overview

Slim Pickins is a minimal Jekyll theme designed for efficient theme development. It’s ideal for users who appreciate simplicity and a core set of features that facilitate quick setup and customization. The focus on basic functionalities combined with a clean design makes it a great choice for developers looking to create elegant, responsive websites without unnecessary complexity.

This theme has been developed with an emphasis on compatibility and modern web standards. With features that support a variety of configurations and optimizations, Slim Pickins is perfect for both new and experienced Jekyll users who want a straightforward foundation for their projects.

Features

• Jekyll Compatibility: Fully compatible with Jekyll 3.0, ensuring that users have access to the latest features and updates.
• SASS Integration: Utilizes Sass for styling, which promotes a more organized and maintainable code structure with customizable color variables.
• Responsive Design: Built using Zurb Foundation 6, the theme incorporates a responsive grid that provides a seamless experience across devices.
• Custom Navigation: Features a fully responsive navigation bar with primary and social media link areas, configurable through Jekyll data files.
• Banner Configuration: Easily manage banner images through YAML front matter or site-wide settings, ensuring your site looks consistent and polished.
• Sticky Footer: Keeps the footer fixed at the bottom regardless of content length, providing a consistent user experience.
• JavaScript-Free: Offers a largely JavaScript-free environment except for optional Google Analytics integration, ensuring faster load times and better performance.
• Image Optimization: Includes an image_optim plugin to automatically optimize images for quick loading and improved SEO.