Overview:

The FINN Tech blog is a platform for developers at FINN to share their insights and experiences in the tech industry. It is built using Jekyll and is primarily intended for use on Mac operating systems. The blog also utilizes Disqus for comments moderation and Google Analytics for tracking.

Features:

• Jekyll Integration: The blog is built using Jekyll, a static site generator, allowing for easy management and organization of content.
• Quick Start Guide: The blog provides a quick start guide for running the project on Mac, making it accessible to users on this platform without any additional setup.
• Platform Compatibility: Although primarily designed for Mac, the installation guide provides instructions for users on different platforms, ensuring wider accessibility.
• Draft Preview: Users can preview drafts by running the project with the ‘–drafts’ flag, enabling them to get a sneak peek before publishing their posts.
• Contributing Guide: The blog provides a guide for users interested in writing posts or contributing to the development of the blog, facilitating collaboration and community involvement.
• Disqus Integration: The blog utilizes Disqus for comment moderation, allowing users to engage in discussions and provide feedback on the blog posts.
• Google Analytics Tracking: Google Analytics is employed for tracking purposes, providing valuable insights into the blog’s performance and audience engagement.

Installation:

To install and run the FINN Tech blog, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that Ruby is installed on your system.
2. Clone the project repository to your local machine.
3. In the project directory, execute the following commands:

$ bundle install
$ bundle exec jekyll serve

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000 to access the blog.

Note: If you are using a platform other than Mac, refer to the installation guide for additional instructions that may be required for your specific operating system.

Summary:

The FINN Tech blog is a Jekyll-based platform for developers at FINN to share their knowledge and experiences. Its key features include easy installation on Mac, compatibility with multiple platforms, draft preview functionality, contribution guidelines, Disqus integration for comments moderation, and Google Analytics tracking. With its user-friendly setup and collaborative nature, the FINN Tech blog aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and community engagement among developers.