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Blog Templates

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This directory contains templates for creating consistent blog posts for the Super.js project.

Templates​

Release Template (release-template.md)​

Use this template when announcing new releases of Super.js.

How to Use​

  1. Copy the template:

    cp release-template.md ../YYYY-MM-DD-super-js-X-X-X-released.md

  2. Update the frontmatter:

    ---
    slug: super-js-X-X-X-released
    title: Super.js X.X.X Released - [Brief Description]
    authors: [superjs-team]
    tags: [announcement, release, typescript, compiler]
    ---

  3. Replace placeholders:

    • X.X.X with the actual version number
    • [Brief Description] with a short description
    • [descriptions] with actual content
    • Update all code examples and migration steps

  4. Add real content:

    • Actual features and improvements
    • Real breaking changes (if any)
    • Actual performance metrics
    • Real community contributions
    • Current roadmap items

Required Sections​

Every release blog post should include:

  • What's New: Detailed feature descriptions with code examples
  • Breaking Changes: Any breaking changes with migration steps
  • Performance Improvements: Quantified performance gains
  • Migration Guide: Step-by-step upgrade instructions
  • What's Next: Roadmap and future plans
  • Community Contributions: Credit to contributors
  • Resources: Links to documentation and resources
  • Get Started: Installation and usage instructions
  • Feedback: Ways for users to provide feedback

Best Practices​

  1. Be Specific: Include actual code examples and metrics
  2. Be Honest: Don't overhype features or hide breaking changes
  3. Be Helpful: Provide clear migration steps and resources
  4. Be Grateful: Thank contributors and the community
  5. Be Consistent: Follow the established format and tone

Creating Other Blog Posts​

For non-release blog posts, you can create new templates or use the release template as a starting point. Common blog post types include:

  • Feature Announcements: New features before release
  • Tutorial Posts: Step-by-step guides
  • Community Spotlights: Highlighting contributors
  • Technical Deep Dives: Detailed technical explanations
  • Project Updates: General project news

Template Maintenance​

  • Keep templates up to date with current project structure
  • Update links and references as needed
  • Review and improve templates based on feedback
  • Ensure templates reflect current best practices

Example Usage​

# Create a new release blog post
cp templates/release-template.md ../2024-02-01-super-js-0-3-0-released.md

# Edit the new file
vim ../2024-02-01-super-js-0-3-0-released.md

# Test locally
npm start

# Commit and push
git add ../2024-02-01-super-js-0-3-0-released.md
git commit -m "Add release blog post for 0.3.0"
git push