Quesby Boilerplate Features

Quesby Boilerplate packs a comprehensive set of features designed to make static site development efficient, enjoyable, and future-proof. Here's what makes it stand out in the crowded landscape of static site generators.

Core Features

🚀 Performance First

• Lighthouse Score 90+: Optimized for Core Web Vitals
• Image Optimization: Automatic WebP/AVIF generation with responsive sourcesets
• Asset Minification: CSS and JavaScript optimization
• Lazy Loading: Images and content load only when needed
• Critical CSS: Above-the-fold optimization

🔒 Privacy-First Architecture

• Zero Tracking: No analytics, no third-party scripts
• Self-Hosted: Complete control over your data
• GDPR Compliant: Built with privacy regulations in mind
• No External Dependencies: Minimal external requests

📱 Modern Web Standards

• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach
• Progressive Enhancement: Works without JavaScript
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
• SEO Optimized: Structured data and meta tags

Content Management

✍️ Decap CMS Integration

• Visual Editor: WYSIWYG content editing
• Media Management: Drag-and-drop file uploads
• Content Preview: See changes before publishing
• User Authentication: Secure admin access
• Custom Fields: Flexible content structure

📝 Content Types

• Blog Posts: Full-featured blog with categories and tags
• Documentation: Structured docs with navigation
• Pages: Custom pages with flexible layouts
• Media Library: Organized file management

🔍 Search Functionality

• Client-Side Search: Fast, no-server search
• MiniSearch Integration: Powerful search capabilities
• Search Suggestions: Auto-complete functionality
• Content Indexing: Automatic content discovery

Development Experience

🛠️ Modern Tooling

• Eleventy 2.0: Latest static site generator features
• Sass/SCSS: Modern CSS preprocessing
• ES6+ JavaScript: Modern JavaScript features
• Nunjucks Templates: Powerful templating engine

🔧 Build System

• Hot Reload: Instant development feedback
• Asset Pipeline: Automatic optimization
• Environment Variables: Flexible configuration
• Build Optimization: Production-ready output

📦 Modular Architecture

• Component-Based: Reusable template components
• Theme System: Customizable SCSS architecture
• Plugin Support: Extensible functionality
• Clean Code: Well-organized, maintainable structure

Design & Theming

🎨 Modern Design System

• Dark/Light Mode: Built-in theme switching
• Typography: Carefully selected font stacks
• Color System: Consistent color palette
• Spacing: Systematic spacing scale

🎯 Customization Options

• SCSS Variables: Easy theme customization
• Component Styling: Modular CSS architecture
• Layout Options: Flexible page layouts
• Brand Integration: Easy brand customization

Performance Features

⚡ Speed Optimizations

• Static Generation: Pre-built HTML for maximum speed
• CDN Ready: Optimized for content delivery networks
• HTTP/2 Support: Modern protocol optimization
• Resource Hints: Preload critical resources

🖼️ Image Handling

• Responsive Images: Multiple sizes and formats
• WebP/AVIF Support: Modern image formats
• Lazy Loading: Performance-optimized loading
• Image Compression: Automatic optimization

📊 Monitoring

• Performance Metrics: Built-in performance tracking
• Bundle Analysis: Asset size monitoring
• Core Web Vitals: Optimized for Google's metrics

Developer Features

🔌 Extensibility

• Custom Shortcodes: Eleventy shortcode support
• Plugin System: Extensible functionality
• API Integration: Easy third-party integrations
• Custom Filters: Template filtering capabilities

🧪 Testing & Quality

• Code Validation: Built-in linting
• Performance Testing: Automated performance checks
• Accessibility Testing: WCAG compliance validation
• Cross-Browser Testing: Multi-browser compatibility

📚 Documentation

• Comprehensive Docs: Detailed setup and usage guides
• API Reference: Complete API documentation
• Examples: Sample code and configurations
• Best Practices: Development guidelines

Deployment & Hosting

🌐 Deployment Ready

• Static Output: Deploy anywhere
• Git Integration: Automatic deployments
• Environment Support: Multiple environment configurations
• Build Optimization: Production-ready builds

🔧 Hosting Options

• Netlify: One-click deployment
• Vercel: Edge-optimized hosting
• GitHub Pages: Free static hosting
• Any Static Host: Universal compatibility

Security Features

🛡️ Built-in Security

• Content Security Policy: XSS protection
• HTTPS Ready: Secure by default
• Input Sanitization: Safe content processing
• Dependency Scanning: Security vulnerability detection

🔐 Access Control

• Admin Authentication: Secure content management
• Role-Based Access: User permission system
• API Security: Protected admin endpoints
• Data Validation: Input validation and sanitization

SEO & Marketing

🔍 Search Engine Optimization

• Structured Data: Rich snippets support
• Meta Tags: Comprehensive meta tag system
• Sitemap Generation: Automatic sitemap creation
• RSS Feeds: Content syndication

📈 Analytics Ready

• Privacy-First Analytics: Optional, privacy-focused tracking
• Performance Monitoring: Built-in performance metrics
• Content Insights: Content performance tracking
• User Experience: UX optimization tools

Maintenance & Updates

🔄 Easy Maintenance

• Dependency Management: Automated updates
• Security Patches: Regular security updates
• Performance Monitoring: Continuous optimization
• Documentation Updates: Always up-to-date guides

📊 Monitoring

• Build Status: Automated build monitoring
• Performance Tracking: Continuous performance monitoring
• Error Logging: Comprehensive error tracking
• Uptime Monitoring: Service availability tracking

Why These Features Matter

For Content Creators

• Ease of Use: Focus on content, not technical complexity
• Reliability: Stable, well-tested features
• Flexibility: Adapt to changing needs
• Performance: Fast, responsive user experience

For Developers

• Modern Stack: Latest tools and best practices
• Maintainability: Clean, well-documented code
• Extensibility: Easy to customize and extend
• Community: Active development and support

For Organizations

• Cost Effective: Reduce hosting and maintenance costs
• Scalable: Grows with your needs
• Secure: Built-in security features
• Compliant: Meets modern web standards

Get Started Today

Ready to experience these features firsthand? Install Quesby Boilerplate and start building your next project with confidence.

Each feature is designed to work seamlessly together, creating a cohesive development experience that scales from simple blogs to complex documentation sites.

Quesby Boilerplate is continuously evolving. Check our GitHub repository for the latest features and updates.