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Documentation Tutorials and Guides

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of step-by-step guides for building, deploying, and maintaining documentation sites. Whether you're just getting started or looking to optimize your existing setup, these guides will help you create professional documentation that's easy to maintain and deploy.

Getting Started

MkDocs Deployment

Deploy MkDocs to GitHub Pages →
Learn how to deploy your MkDocs documentation site to GitHub Pages using the built-in deployment command. This guide covers everything from initial setup to troubleshooting common issues.

Perfect for: Individual developers, simple projects, quick deployments

Automated Deployment

Use GitHub Actions to Deploy MkDocs to GitHub Pages →
Set up automated deployment workflows that build and deploy your documentation whenever you push changes to your repository. Includes advanced configuration options and team collaboration features.

Perfect for: Teams, complex projects, automated workflows

Quick Reference

Guide Best For Difficulty Time Required
Manual Deployment Solo projects, simple sites Beginner 15 minutes
GitHub Actions Team projects, automation Intermediate 30 minutes

What You'll Learn

These guides will teach you how to:

  • Set up and configure MkDocs for GitHub Pages
  • Create professional documentation sites with modern themes
  • Implement automated deployment workflows
  • Troubleshoot common deployment issues
  • Optimize your documentation for performance and SEO
  • Collaborate effectively on documentation projects

Prerequisites

Before starting any of these guides, make sure you have:

  • A GitHub account with repository access
  • Python 3.7+ installed locally
  • Basic familiarity with Git and command line tools
  • A text editor for editing configuration files

Need Help?

If you run into issues while following these guides:

  1. Check the troubleshooting sections in each guide
  2. Verify your prerequisites are met
  3. Review the example configurations provided
  4. Consider starting with the simpler manual deployment before moving to automated workflows

Additional Resources