Static-first
Generated pages with progressive enhancement where interaction is needed.
Overview
Colophon
How this developer education site is designed, built, and maintained.
About this build
A developer education site built for clarity and speed
This colophon outlines how JustSteveKing is designed, built, and maintained. The goal is simple: publish practical technical education with a fast, readable, and accessible experience.
Astro 5.18.0
Component-based architecture with content collections and MDX support.
Command palette
Keyboard-first navigation and search to keep content discovery fast.
Cloudflare Pages
Automated static deploy pipeline with build-time optimization.
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Stack
Core technologies
Astro 5.18.0
Static-first architecture with selective client-side interactivity.
Tailwind CSS v4
Custom design tokens and utility-first styling for consistent UI patterns.
MDX + collections
Articles, videos, and package docs are managed through typed content collections.
Command palette + Algolia
Instant search is available in the command palette when Algolia keys are configured.
Astro image pipeline
Optimized assets and generated Open Graph images for social sharing.
Cloudflare Pages
Built and deployed as a static site with Wrangler-based deployment scripts.
Design principles
Intentional, content-first UI
Boxed, terminal-inspired UI
The visual language combines structured panels with a command-line influence for a familiar developer workflow feel.
Readable technical content
Typography, spacing, and contrast are tuned for long-form tutorials and educational material.
Fast navigation
Command palette shortcuts and simple information hierarchy reduce friction across articles, videos, and projects.
Progressive enhancement
Pages render as static HTML first, with JavaScript layered in for interaction where it adds value.
Publishing workflow
How content ships
- 1 Research and draft educational topics from real API and Laravel use-cases.
- 2 Write and publish in Markdown/MDX with reusable components.
- 3 Pair related resources across articles, videos, and projects.
- 4 Iterate content structure and UX based on reader behavior and feedback.
npm run build
Accessibility
Built for inclusive use
- • Semantic landmarks and heading structure across templates.
- • Keyboard-friendly interactions, including command palette access.
- • Visible focus states for interactive controls.
- • Motion and interaction defaults that respect user preferences.
Privacy and credits
Transparent by default
No invasive tracking is used. Where analytics are enabled, they are used to improve content quality and site experience.
Built and maintained by Steve McDougall. Reach out at steve@juststeveking.com.