Hakyll 4.0
Published on January 16, 2013 under the tag haskell
After a few weeks of beta status, 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
Compilertype has been changed fromArrowtoMonad: 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
checkcommand 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 hakyllHere 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.