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Integrating Jekyll-Pandoc-Exports Into a Real Project - Part 3: Bugs, Fixes, and HTML Cleanup

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What happens when you integrate your own Jekyll plugin into a real project: three patch releases, a Ruby language gotcha, and the surprising difficulty of converting themed HTML into clean documents.
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Building a Jekyll Plugin for Automated Document Exports - Part 2: Technical Implementation

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Technical deep-dive into Jekyll plugin development: hooks system, Pandoc integration, and document generation features. Part 2 of building a professional Ruby gem.
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Ruby Gem Release Automation - Part 1: Infrastructure Implementation

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Building a complete release automation pipeline for Ruby gems with GitHub Actions, Read the Docs integration, and RubyGems publishing - lessons learned from 10+ manual steps to single command deployment.
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Merging Two Jekyll Websites: Architectural Analysis and Integration Strategies

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Analyzing the feasibility of merging a technical blog and resume site into a unified Jekyll website, exploring architectural challenges and integration strategies.
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