After a few weeks of beta status [1], I've now released version 4.0 of
the Hakyll static site generator library. I'm really glad with this
release, as from what I've found and heard, it makes many things a lot
easier.
# Main changes
- The important `Compiler` type has been changed from `Arrow` to
`Monad`: this makes it much easier to write custom compilers, as
most Haskellers are more familiar with monads.
- The template stays superficially the same, but it has grown much
more powerful and flexible underneath.
- Early and fast access to metadata makes things such as tags and
pagination much easier.
- All items (images, css...) can now have metadata associated.
Metadata can no longer be manipulated, and this immutability should
reduce the number of encountered bugs.
- A `check` command has been added. This allows you to check that all
internal (or external) links are still alive.
# Installation, migration
In order to install Hakyll 4, grab it from Hackage:
cabal update
cabal install hakyll
Here are some useful links:
- Website: <http://jaspervdj.be/hakyll/>
- Tutorial index: <http://jaspervdj.be/hakyll/tutorials.html>
- Migration guide:
<http://jaspervdj.be/hakyll/tutorials/hakyll-3-to-hakyll4-migration-guide.html>
All feedback is welcome as always.
[1]: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/hakyll/eRKWz8bVB0w/discussion
Peace,
Jasper
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