LiteNode Markdown-based Application

Creating a Markdown-based Application in Node.js with LiteNode

Welcome to the homepage of this tutorial! Here, we dive into every detail of creating a Markdown-based application using LiteNode in Node.js. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, you'll discover how LiteNode's simplicity makes it a breeze to build applications with Markdown. I really hope this tutorial helps everyone in some way! So, dive in, explore, and have fun learning!

Requirements

All you need for this tutorial is to download and install Node.js on your machine. The easiest way to do this is by downloading the Prebuilt Installer that matches your machine's specifications. Always opt for the Long Term Support (LTS) version.

Coverage

This tutorial will cover the following aspects:

• Backend:

  1. Installing necessary dependencies
  2. Organizing folders and files
  3. Creating routes and functions
  4. Building and rendering templates
  5. Generating a static site

• Frontend:

  • Organizing the static assets directory
  • Loading static files in templates
  • Creating a minimal responsive design
  • Using and styling custom HTML tags
  • Providing tips and multipurpose development links

Note: We will not use any frontend framework!

Project

We are going to build a small web application, exploring the following steps:

• Markdown simplicity: Writing in plain text format
• Frontmatter usage: The dynamic data block
• Parsing Markdown: Converting Markdown to HTML
• Rendering: Displaying converted HTML with data
• Using templates to organize our app structure
• Controlling template rendering with conditions
• Advanced structures: Looping through arrays in templates

And much more, all with LiteNode's simplicity!

Purpose

I've written numerous articles on templating and working with Markdown in Node.js. This tutorial aims to be the definitive guide, presented as a web application rather than a simple article. Additionally, this tutorial demonstrates:

• How LiteNode reduces the need for additional dependencies and simplifies development.
• LiteNode's capability to encompass everything necessary for building small to medium-sized web applications.
• LiteNode's suitability for developing APIs and microservices.
• How LiteNode efficiently builds, serves, and generates static websites without heavy tooling.