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description GitHub Pages Overview

GitHub Pages is a static website hosting service provided by GitHub that allows users to publish web content directly from their repositories. Launched in 2008, the service supports static site generators including Jekyll—which is natively integrated—as well as other popular tools such as Hugo and Gatsby. Sites are served over HTTPS and can be hosted under github.io subdomains or configured with custom domain names. The service is available at no cost for public repositories on standard GitHub accounts, subject to defined limits on bandwidth and build frequency.

help GitHub Pages FAQ

Can GitHub Pages run a server-side application?

No. GitHub Pages serves static files such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and images, so it does not run PHP, Python, or Node.js code on the server. A separate API or serverless function is needed for dynamic features.

What domain does a GitHub Pages project site use?

A project site normally uses a URL under the github.io domain, such as username.github.io/repository-name. GitHub Pages also supports a custom domain configured through the repository settings and DNS records.

Does GitHub Pages support Jekyll?

Yes. Jekyll is natively integrated with GitHub Pages and can turn Markdown files and templates into a static site. The generated output is then published from the repository rather than rendered by a live application server.

When was GitHub Pages launched?

GitHub Pages launched in 2008 as a way to publish websites from GitHub repositories. It remains focused on static hosting, with deployment commonly connected to a branch or GitHub Actions workflow.

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