Overview:

The noflo-jekyll is a flow-based reimplementation of the Jekyll static site generator. It offers several advantages for Node.js and NoFlo developers, including the ability to use pure JavaScript without the need for Ruby or other runtimes. It also allows for the use of different data sources, converters, and template engines, making it a flexible choice. The implementation is available as both a library and a command-line executable.

Features:

• Pure JavaScript: No need for Ruby or other runtimes in your environment, making it convenient for Node.js developers using Grunt for site generation.
• Other data sources: Easily plug in other data sources than the file system, such as database query results.
• Different converters: Use your own mark-up processor component instead of Markdown.
• Different template engines: Use your own template processor component instead of Liquid.
• Use as library or executable: This Jekyll implementation is a NoFlo graph that can be used in other NoFlo applications, as a Node.js module, or as a command-line executable.

Installation:

• To use as a command-line executable, install it globally using the command: npm install -g noflo-jekyll
• To use it as a library inside a bigger application, install it as a dependency using the command: npm install --save noflo-jekyll

Summary:

The noflo-jekyll is a flow-based reimplementation of the Jekyll static site generator. It offers several advantages for Node.js and NoFlo developers, including the ability to use pure JavaScript, different data sources, converters, and template engines. It can be used as both a library and a command-line executable. However, there are some potential caveats to observe, such as incompatibilities with certain template parameters and missing features compared to Ruby Jekyll. Overall, it provides a flexible and convenient option for static site generation.