Personal Blog - atoxey.com

My personal blog built with AstroJS, powered by DirectusCMS and issoComments, hosted on AWS.

Introduction

atoxey.com is my personal blog where I document my experiments with Linux, cloud infrastructure, and various tech projects. It’s designed to be a minimalist platform, combining static site generation with modern CMS capabilities.

Key Features

  • Custom-built with AstroJS: A modern, fast static site generator that delivers performance and simplicity.
  • Styled with TailwindCSS and Typography Plugin: Ensures a clean and responsive design with easy customization.
  • DirectusCMS for content management: Provides a flexible and user-friendly interface for writing and organizing posts.
  • issoComments for feedback: A privacy-friendly commenting system for engagement with readers.
  • Scalable cloud hosting: The site is deployed on AWS, utilizing services such as S3 and CloudFront for the blog and an EC2 instance for hosting the commenting system.
  • Proof of Ownership: To verify that I am the author of this blog, perform a DNS query to retrieve the TXT record for atoxey.com. The TXT record will display a unique identifier confirming ownership.
    dig +short TXT atoxey.com
    
    proof of ownership image

Conclusion

atoxey.com is an ongoing project that combines modern web technologies with a focus on simplicity and performance. It serves as a platform for me to share knowledge, experiment with tech, and engage with a like-minded community. Future enhancements will continue to build upon user feedback and emerging tools in the ecosystem.

Showcase

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