Welcome to Your Blog Post Template!
This is a template blog post that demonstrates all the features available in your blog. Copy this file to create new posts. Since listed: false is set in the front matter, this post won’t appear in the blog listing but can be accessed directly via its URL.
Front Matter Fields
The front matter at the top of this file controls how your post appears:
- title: The post title (required)
- date: Publication date in YYYY-MM-DD format (required)
- author: Your name (optional, defaults to site author)
-
listed: Set to
falseto hide from blog listing (optional, defaults to true) - tags: Array of tags (optional)
- reading_time: Estimated reading time in minutes (optional)
- excerpt: Short description shown in post listings (optional)
- featured_image: Path to header image (optional)
Text Formatting
You can use bold text, italic text, and bold italic text. You can also use strikethrough.
Headings
Use headings to structure your content:
This is H3
This is H4
This is H5
Links and References
You can create inline links and links with titles.
You can also reference links like this: link text
Lists
Unordered Lists
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
- Nested item 1
- Nested item 2
- Double nested item
Ordered Lists
- First step
- Second step
- Third step
- Sub-step A
- Sub-step B
- Fourth step
Task Lists
- Completed task
- Incomplete task
- Another incomplete task
Code
Inline Code
Use inline code with backticks for short code snippets like variable_name or function().
Code Blocks
# Python example
def hello_world():
print("Hello, World!")
return True
# Call the function
if hello_world():
print("Success!")
// JavaScript example
function greet(name) {
console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
}
greet("World");
# Bash example
echo "Hello, World!"
ls -la
cd /path/to/directory
Blockquotes
This is a blockquote. It’s great for highlighting important information or quotes from other sources.
You can have multiple paragraphs in a blockquote.
— Attribution
Note: You can use formatting inside blockquotes too!
Images
You can add images in several ways:
Inline Image
Image with Caption
Figure 1: Caption describing the image above
Image with Link
Tables
Tables are great for displaying structured data:
| Feature | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Markdown | Full markdown support | ✅ Enabled |
| Images | Image embedding | ✅ Enabled |
| Tables | Table formatting | ✅ Enabled |
| Code | Syntax highlighting | ✅ Enabled |
| Math | LaTeX support | ⚠️ Optional |
Complex Table
| Algorithm | Time Complexity | Space Complexity | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binary Search | O(log n) | O(1) | Sorted arrays |
| Quick Sort | O(n log n) | O(log n) | General sorting |
| Merge Sort | O(n log n) | O(n) | Stable sorting |
| Hash Table | O(1) average | O(n) | Fast lookup |
Horizontal Rules
Use horizontal rules to separate sections:
Content above the line.
Content between lines.
Content below the line.
Emphasis and Special Formatting
You can combine formatting:
- Bold and italic combined
- All bold and italic
-
code with **bold**(note: formatting doesn’t work inside code) - Bold link
Footnotes
You can add footnotes1 to provide additional information2 without cluttering the main text.
Emoji Support
Emojis are fully supported using the :emoji_name: syntax:
Common emojis:
-
:smile: -
:heart: -
:rocket: -
:fire: -
:star: -
:sparkles: -
:tada: -
:thumbsup: -
:bulb: -
:book: -
:computer: -
:chart_with_upwards_trend: -
:mag: -
:warning: -
:white_check_mark: -
:x:
Science & Tech:
You can use emojis anywhere in your post!
For example: “Our research shows that AI 
can improve data analysis 
by 50%! ”
Find more emoji codes at Emojipedia or the Emoji Cheat Sheet.
Mathematical Equations
KaTeX is enabled for rendering beautiful mathematical equations:
Inline Math
Use single dollar signs for inline equations: $E = mc^2$ renders as $E = mc^2$
You can also use \( ... \): The equation (a^2 + b^2 = c^2) is inline.
Display Math (Block)
Use double dollar signs for centered block equations:
$$
\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}
$$
Renders as:
\[\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\]Or use \[ ... \]:
[ \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \sqrt{\pi} ]
More Examples
Summation: \(\sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}\)
Matrix: \(\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}\)
Fractions and roots: \(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\)
Greek letters: $\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \Delta, \Omega$
Complex equation: \(f(x) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \hat{f}(\xi) e^{2\pi i \xi x} d\xi\)
HTML Support
Since Markdown supports HTML, you can use HTML for advanced formatting:
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This content is hidden until you click the summary above.Best Practices for Blog Posts
- Start with a clear title - Make it descriptive and engaging
- Use headings - Structure your content with H2 and H3 headings
- Add images - Visual content makes posts more engaging
- Keep paragraphs short - Improve readability
- Use lists - Break down complex information
- Include code examples - If relevant to your topic
- Add tags - Help readers find related content
- Write an excerpt - Summarize your post in 1-2 sentences
- Proofread - Check for typos and clarity
Creating a New Blog Post
To create a new blog post:
- Copy this template file
- Rename it following the pattern:
YYYY-MM-DD-post-title.md - Update the front matter (title, date, tags, etc.)
- Write your content using Markdown
- Save the file in the
_blogfolder - The post will automatically appear on your blog page
Accessing This Template
Since this post has listed: false, it won’t appear in the blog listing. However, you can still access it directly at:
https://yourdomain.com/blog/template-post
This is useful for keeping draft posts or reference materials that you don’t want listed publicly but still want accessible via direct link.
Happy blogging! Feel free to customize this template to match your writing style and needs.