Like all sites, this one was built using many open-source projects
Acknowledgements
This site was built using a collection of open source projects, tools, knowledge, and articles. I've tried to cite and reference all of them here. If I'm missing you, please let me know!
Astro MDX Integration Official MDX integration for Astro.
Allows writing blog content in MDX format, combining Markdown with JSX components for rich, interactive content.
Astro React Integration Official React integration for Astro.
Enables the use of React components within the Astro framework, providing flexibility for interactive UI elements.
Astro RSS Integration Official RSS feed generation for Astro.
Generates RSS feeds for blog posts, allowing readers to subscribe and stay updated with new content.
Astro Sitemap Integration Official sitemap generation for Astro.
Automatically generates XML sitemaps for the site, improving search engine discoverability and SEO.
Astro An all-in-one web framework designed for speed.
I swapped to Astro from NextJS, which I swapped to from Ghost - to increase page speed, reduce bundle size, and make the site overall more environmentally friendly.
Azure CLI Command-line interface for Microsoft Azure.
Used in the development container for managing Azure resources, enabling deployment and configuration of the site to Azure Static Web Apps.
date-fns Modern JavaScript date utility library.
Used for date formatting and manipulation throughout the site, providing a lightweight and modular approach to working with dates.
Seal Icon Custom seal mascot and site icon.
The seal icon serves as the site's favicon and brand identity, representing the Sealjay personal brand across the web.
Tailwind CSS Typography Beautiful typographic defaults for prose content.
Provides elegant typography styles for blog posts and articles, ensuring readable and aesthetically pleasing content.
Tailwind CSS A utility-first CSS framework.
A framework used throughout this site for styling of components.
VS Code Dev Containers Development containers for Visual Studio Code.
Provides a consistent, reproducible development environment using Docker containers, ensuring all contributors work with the same tools and dependencies.
X (Twitter) Icon Social media icon for X (formerly Twitter).
SVG icon used in the site's social media links to represent the X platform, providing visual consistency across social integrations.