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From: Hamza Ahmed <hamzaahmed12328@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:03:38 +0100
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-# Blog
-## What
-Repository for the blog
-Features of using gitlab:
-- version control
-- CI/CD pipelines
-- gitlab container image repository
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-The CI/CD pipeline builds the blog into both arm64 so I can host the site on my [Pi cluster](https://blog.ahmza.com/posts/building-a-docker-swarm-with-pis/) as well as amd64 to host on other platforms i.e eks
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-## Why
-# Pros of static sites
-* Security
-* Reliability
-* Speed
-* Scalability
-* Low Resource overhead
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-I had rack mounted servers running my website and decided that the power hungry machines were consuming way too much power
-so I decided to migrate to a cluster of raspberry pis which you can find a post on my site. A static site made the most sense
-for reasons mentioned above
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-## How
-* Hugo compiles markdown into static files.
-* Gitlab CI/CD builds the docker image.
-* Kubernetes Cluster serves static files.
-
-## Do list
-[] ...
-
 ## Notes
 
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+# Blog
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+## Overview
+This repository contains the source code for my personal blog hosted at [blog.ahmza.com](https://blog.ahmza.com).
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+## Features
+Using GitLab provides several advantages:
+- **Highly Customizable CI/CD Pipelines**: Automated processes for building and deploying the blog.
+- **GitLab Container Image Repository**: Efficient management and storage of container images.
+- **Custom GitLab Runners**: Flexibility in managing the CI/CD environment.
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+The CI/CD pipeline is configured to build the blog for both amd64 and arm64
+architectures, allowing me to host the site on my [Pi cluster](https://blog.ahmza.com/posts/pi-docker-swarm/)
+as well as on other x86 platforms.
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+## Motivation
+My previous homelab setup included rack-mounted, power-hungry servers, which
+were expensive to run. By migrating to a Raspberry Pi cluster, I significantly
+reduced costs and improved efficiency. You can read more about this migration on
+my [site](https://blog.ahmza.com/posts/building-a-docker-swarm-with-pis/).
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+A static site generator was the best choice for my needs, as I don't require a
+dynamically updating site. It provides simplicity and efficiency without
+sacrificing performance.
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+## Benefits of Static Sites
+- **Security**: Reduced attack surface due to the absence of a server-side backend.
+- **Reliability**: Less prone to downtime and issues.
+- **Speed**: Faster load times since content is pre-rendered.
+- **Scalability**: Easily handle large amounts of traffic.
+- **Flexibility**: Greater control over content and design.
+- **Low Resource Overhead**: Minimal resource consumption compared to dynamic sites.
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+## Implementation
+- **Hugo**: Converts Markdown files into static HTML/CSS/JS files.
+- **GitLab CI/CD**: Automates the build process and creates Docker images.
+- **Kubernetes Cluster**: Serves the static files to users.
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+## To-Do List
+- [x] Migrate to Kubernetes
+- [x] Migrate to Blowfish theme
+- [x] Make repo private to ensure all keys etc are hidden
+- [x] Update docker file
+- [x] Migrate to hugo modules for the theme
+- [ ] Continue to write awesome posts
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+## Notes
+
+### Cloning the Repository
+To clone this repository along with its submodules, use the following command:
+```bash
+git clone git@gitlab.com:ahmza/blog.git
+```