Using GitHub Pages'

Question 1

Q: What is GitHub Pages?

Answer 1

A: A static site hosting service provided by GitHub to host personal, project, or organisation pages directly from a repository.

Question 2

Q: How do you enable GitHub Pages for a repository?

Answer 2

A: Go to Settings > Pages, select a branch and folder as the source, and save.

Question 3

Q: What types of repositories can use GitHub Pages?

Answer 3

A: Public and private repositories can use GitHub Pages, but free plans limit it to public repositories.

Question 4

Q: What is the default URL structure for GitHub Pages?

Answer 4

A: For personal repositories: https://<username>.github.io/<repository-name>.</repository-name></username>

Question 5

Q: What are the three main types of GitHub Pages sites?

Answer 5

A: User/organisation sites, project sites, and private sites (for paid plans).

Question 6

Q: How do you create a personal GitHub Pages site?

Answer 6

A: Create a repository named <username>.github.io, push your website files, and enable Pages.</username>

Question 7

Q: What file is required for GitHub Pages to work?

Answer 7

A: An index.html file in the root directory or the chosen source folder.

Question 8

Q: Can GitHub Pages host Jekyll-powered static sites?

Answer 8

A: Yes, Jekyll is natively supported by GitHub Pages.

Question 9

Q: How do you disable Jekyll processing for a GitHub Pages site?

Answer 9

A: Add a .nojekyll file to the root of the repository.

Question 10

Q: How do you select a custom theme for GitHub Pages?

Answer 10

A: Use the Theme Chooser under Settings > Pages, or include a Jekyll theme in _config.yml.

Question 11

Q: How do you add a custom domain to a GitHub Pages site?

Answer 11

A: Go to Settings > Pages, enter your domain under Custom Domain, and configure DNS records.

Question 12

Q: What DNS records are needed for a custom domain on GitHub Pages?

Answer 12

A: A records pointing to GitHub’s IP addresses and CNAME records for subdomains.

Question 13

Q: How do you configure HTTPS for a custom domain?

Answer 13

A: Enable Enforce HTTPS in Settings > Pages after setting up the custom domain.

Question 14

Q: What branch is typically used for GitHub Pages?

Answer 14

A: The gh-pages branch, but you can also use the main or any other branch.

Question 15

Q: How do you publish a GitHub Pages site from a specific folder?

Answer 15

A: Select the folder (e.g., /docs) as the source under Settings > Pages.

Question 16

Q: How do you preview changes to a GitHub Pages site locally?

Answer 16

A: Use Jekyll to build and serve the site locally with bundle exec jekyll serve.

Question 17

Q: How do you troubleshoot a GitHub Pages build error?

Answer 17

A: Check the Actions or Pages > Build and Deployment logs for error details.

Question 18

Q: How do you update a GitHub Pages site?

Answer 18

A: Push changes to the repository branch configured as the Pages source.

Question 19

Q: How do you unpublish a GitHub Pages site?

Answer 19

A: Go to Settings > Pages and change the source to None.

Question 20

Q: Can you use GitHub Pages to host dynamic websites?

Answer 20

A: No, GitHub Pages is for static websites only, but you can use JavaScript for client-side interactivity.

Question 21

Q: How do you set up a custom 404 page for GitHub Pages?

Answer 21

A: Add a 404.html file to the root directory or the configured source folder.

Question 22

Q: What is the maximum file size for GitHub Pages?

Answer 22

A: Files cannot exceed 100 MB, and the repository size is limited to 1 GB.

Question 23

Q: Can you deploy GitHub Pages for a private repository?

Answer 23

A: Yes, but only on paid GitHub plans.

Question 24

Q: How do you automate GitHub Pages deployment using GitHub Actions?

Answer 24

A: Use a workflow file with the actions/checkout and actions/deploy-pages actions.

Question 25

Q: How do you redirect a GitHub Pages site to another URL?

Answer 25

A: Add a CNAME file with the target URL or use a <meta></meta> redirect in your index.html file.