Overview

Hack for Savannah is an exciting event designed to bring the community together for innovation and collaboration. This event landing page seamlessly integrates with Eventbrite, ensuring ease of registration and engagement for both participants and organizers. The platform is user-friendly and provides valuable resources for contributors who are eager to make impactful changes to the event.

The backend is built on a system that allows for local development, enabling contributors to work efficiently and effectively on enhancements. With built-in version control through GitHub, it’s easy to collaborate and share updates with the community to keep everything organized and functional.

Features

• Eventbrite Integration: Users can easily register for the event directly through Eventbrite, simplifying the sign-up process.
• GitHub Collaboration: All contributors can fork the repository, make edits, and submit pull requests, promoting an open and collaborative environment.
• Local Development Setup: The platform supports local development with tools like Ruby and Bundler, allowing developers to test changes before going live.
• Automatic Updates with Jekyll: Any changes made in markdown files automatically refresh on the local server, providing real-time feedback during development.
• User-Friendly Content Management: Editing is straightforward, thanks to accessible YAML data files located in the _data/ subfolder, making updates simple for contributors.
• Markdown Cheatsheet: For ease of formatting, an included markdown cheatsheet supports users in creating consistent and engaging content.