abhishekchopra13.github.io

My personal website for self-documentation, blogs, and notes. Built using Jekyll and the Minima theme, with LaTeX support configured for posts.

Getting Started / Local Development

Depending on your operating system, follow the relevant guide below to spin up a local development server.

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Method 1: Using NixOS / Nix

This repository contains a shell.nix file defining the development environment.

1. Enter the Nix Shell:

   nix-shell

   This loads Ruby, git, sqlite, gnumake, and necessary C libraries.

2. Install Ruby Dependencies:

   bundle install

3. Run the Jekyll Development Server:

   RUBYOPT="-W:no-deprecated" bundle exec jekyll serve

   Alternatively, you can run it in a single command from your host shell:

   nix-shell --run "RUBYOPT=\"-W:no-deprecated\" bundle exec jekyll serve"

4. Access the Site: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000/.

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Method 2: Using macOS (Standard Ruby & Bundler)

If you are running macOS and do not wish to use Nix, you can run Jekyll directly using your local Ruby installation.

1. Install Bundler (if not already installed):

   gem install bundler

2. Install Dependencies:

   bundle install

3. Run the Jekyll Development Server:

   RUBYOPT="-W:no-deprecated" bundle exec jekyll serve

4. Access the Site: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000/.

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Writing New Posts

1. Create a new markdown file in the _posts/ directory. The filename must follow the format YYYY-MM-DD-post-title.md (e.g., _posts/2026-06-16-fx-pnl-computation.md).
2. Include the standard YAML front matter at the top of the file:

   ---
   layout: post
   title: "Your Post Title"
   date: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS +0000
   categories: your-category
   ---

3. Use standard Markdown for content. To render math/LaTeX equations, write:
   • Inline Math: $$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$$ (wrapped in double-dollar signs inline)
   • Display/Block Math: Put $$ on separate lines around the math block.
4. Manually link to the new post in blogs.markdown.