Question 1

How to set up live reloading with NimblePublisher in Phoenix?

Accepted Answer

Add the content directory pattern to Phoenix's `live_reload` config in dev.exs, as shown in the README with `~r"posts/*/.*(md)$"`, which automatically refreshes the page when Markdown files change.

Question 2

Can I use JSON instead of Elixir maps for metadata in NimblePublisher?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by implementing a custom parser, such as using Jason to decode JSON, as demonstrated in the custom parser example where `Jason.decode!(attrs)` is used for flexible metadata handling.

Question 3

NimblePublisher vs. a traditional database CMS for Elixir?

Accepted Answer

NimblePublisher is lighter and faster for static content but lacks database features like complex queries or user management; use it for simple blogs, but opt for a CMS like Strapi or custom database solutions for dynamic needs.

Question 4

How to add syntax highlighting for a new language like Python?

Accepted Answer

Install the Makeup highlighter for Python as a dependency, add it to the `highlighters` list in NimblePublisher options, and generate the corresponding CSS using `Makeup.stylesheet/2`, as outlined in the README.

Question 5

Is NimblePublisher good for large-scale documentation sites?

Accepted Answer

It can handle moderate-sized sites, but for thousands of files, performance may degrade without caching; consider precompiling content or using a CDN, as it loads all files into memory at compile time.

Question 6

How to implement search in a NimblePublisher blog?

Accepted Answer

You need to build custom search logic, such as indexing post content in an ETS table or using external services like Algolia, since NimblePublisher does not provide built-in search capabilities.

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