Statis Site Generator: Markdown-to-HTML Compiler

Description

A lightweight, high-performance static site generator built entirely from scratch in standard Python. This engine bypasses bloated external libraries, featuring a custom lexer, a recursive file-system crawler, and an in-memory Document Object Model (DOM) to compile raw Markdown into a deployable static site.

The project is structured into distinct layers separating the source content, the compilation engine, and the deployment artifacts:

• content/: Source Markdown files (mirrored in output)
• static/: Raw CSS and image assets
• docs/: Compiled HTML build artifacts
• src/: Core Python compiler engine (AST generation, multi-pass parsing, and DFS filesystem traversal)

Motivation

This tool was architected to demonstrate a deep understanding of parsing algorithms, data structures, and zero-dependency environment execution. By building the lexer, AST, and recursive filesystem crawler entirely from scratch, it serves as a comprehensive showcase of clean backend architecture and core Python capabilities.

Quick Start

The project utilizes bash scripts to automate the build and test pipelines, ensuring a frictionless setup.

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/shreyansh15624/ssg.git
cd ssg

2. Execute the Build Pipeline:

./build.sh

3. Run the Automated Test Suite:

./test.sh

4. Serve the Local Build:

./main.sh

Navigate to http://localhost:8888

Usage

To use this compiler for your own static site:

1. Place your raw Markdown files into the content/ directory.
2. Place any required CSS, images, or static assets into the static/ directory.
3. Modify template.html to adjust the base HTML injection template.
4. Run ./build.sh to compile the site.

The compilation engine will output directly to the docs/ folder, generating artifacts ready for static hosting environments. The project natively supports the GitHub Pages deployment workflow directly from the main branch.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve the compiler or add new features:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature).
5. Open a Pull Request.

Please ensure all new features pass the existing test suite by running ./test.sh before submitting a PR.