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+# Taylors.Life Development Guide
+
+This is a Hugo static site for family content and blog posts.
+
+## Build Commands
+- `hugo` - Build the site
+- `make build` - Build using makefile
+- `make publish` - Build and deploy site
+
+## Testing
+No formal test suite. Verify build outputs locally before deployment.
+
+## Code Style Guidelines
+
+### Front Matter (Markdown)
+- Use YAML front matter with title, date, draft, tags, author
+- Include featuredImage path when using images
+- File names: YYYY-MM-DD.md for dated posts, kebab-case otherwise
+- Use typora-root-url: ../../static for local image previews
+
+### Content Structure
+- Store images in /static/img/[post-name]/
+- Use relative image paths in content: /img/[post-name]/image.jpg
+- Include alt text for all images
+- Use HTML5 semantic elements where appropriate
+
+### Shortcodes
+- Video: `{< video width="640" height="360" src="/path/to/video.mp4" >}`
+- Instagram: `{< instagram >}` for embeds
+
+### Naming Conventions
+- Post directories: kebab-case matching post title
+- Image files: descriptive names, no spaces
+- Tags: lowercase, space-separated in brackets
+
+### Git Workflow
+- Draft posts: draft: true in front matter
+- Only commit when explicitly requested
+- Use descriptive commit messages
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+# Taylors.Life
+
+A Hugo-powered static site showcasing family adventures, stories, and memories.
+
+## About
+
+Taylors.Life is a family blog that captures our adventures, daily life, and special moments. Built with Hugo for fast loading times and easy maintenance, featuring:
+
+- Family stories and photos
+- Outdoor adventures and trips
+- Seasonal updates and celebrations
+- Personal reflections and quotes
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/getting-started/installing/) (version 0.100.0 or later)
+- Git
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+```bash
+git clone <repository-url>
+cd taylors.life
+```
+
+2. Build the site:
+```bash
+hugo
+```
+
+3. Serve locally for development:
+```bash
+hugo server -D
+```
+
+Visit `http://localhost:1313` to view the site.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+taylors.life/
+├── content/           # All content files
+│   about/            # Family member pages
+│   posts/            # Blog posts
+│   └── links/        # Links and resources
+├── static/           # Static assets (images, CSS, JS)
+├── layouts/          # Custom template overrides
+├── themes/           # Hugo themes
+├── config.toml       # Hugo configuration
+├── Makefile          # Build commands
+└── README.md         # This file
+```
+
+## Building and Deployment
+
+### Development
+```bash
+hugo server -D          # Serve with drafts included
+hugo server -D -w       # Watch for changes and rebuild
+```
+
+### Production
+```bash
+make build              # Build the site (output to public/)
+make publish           # Build and deploy
+```
+
+### Manual Build
+```bash
+hugo                    # Build static files to public/ directory
+```
+
+## Content Guidelines
+
+### Creating New Posts
+
+1. Create a new markdown file in `content/posts/`
+2. Use the date format `YYYY-MM-DD.md` for dated posts
+3. Include proper front matter:
+
+```yaml
+---
+title: "Post Title"
+date: YYYY-MM-DD
+draft: false
+tags: [tag1, tag2, tag3]
+author: Author Name
+typora-root-url: ../../static
+featuredImage: "/img/post-name/feature.jpg"
+---
+```
+
+### Adding Images
+
+1. Create a directory in `static/img/[post-name]/`
+2. Add images with descriptive names (no spaces)
+3. Reference in content using absolute paths: `/img/post-name/image.jpg`
+4. Always include alt text for accessibility
+
+### Shortcodes
+
+- Video: `{{< video width="640" height="360" src="/path/to/video.mp4" >}}`
+- Instagram: `{{< instagram >}}`
+
+## Theme
+
+This site uses the `hugo-theme-minos` theme with potential customizations in the `layouts/` directory.
+
+## Contributing
+
+1. Create content following the guidelines above
+2. Test locally with `hugo server -D`
+3. Ensure images are properly sized and formatted
+4. Check that all links work correctly
+5. Submit changes for review
+
+## License
+
+Personal family project. All content and photography remains family copyright.
+
+## Contact
+
+For questions about this site, reach out to the family maintainers.
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