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Alex Hoyau
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Open source sustainability
How do you ensure open source software is commercially sustainable so there are maintainers?
Alex Hoyau
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Why I'm investing in a free and open source no-code website builder
Hey everyone!
I'm excited to share my article on why I believe Silex v3 is a game-changer for makers and web designers
I'm humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the open source+no-code community. I enjoy working with+on this free JAMStack website builder à la webflow / elementor :)
Hopefully this post will inspire others to join in
Check it out!...
Alex Hoyau
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Building a no-code website builder with Directus headless cms
I'm working on a new GrapesJs plugin: the directus storage
It's the first step of a tight integration of directus with #silex to make a free and open source #nocode website builder + cms, à la #webflow
Features
* Authentication
* Store website data in Directus collection
* Integration of Directus assets w/ grapesjs AssetManager
Here is the...
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I ended up asking this and it made more satisfying results
What's a good prompt to ask an AI to create a marketing persona for an open source no-code saas website builder
The tool has the same target users as webflow
ChatGPT prompt to save 30 hours of your target audience research ⏳
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I tried with my open source no-code saas software but the result was very desapointing... even after several iterations
ChatGPT prompt to save 30 hours of your target audience research ⏳
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Alex Hoyau
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Which font for open source alternative to webflow ?
Hello,
I'm building the next major version of silex website builder and I would love it to have good typography. But I'm a dev so... Many questions arrise
How to choose a good font? The tool is less polished than webflow of course, has mostly the same features but more DIY and adventurous. Targets freelancers, web designers, makers...
What are some other applications that you admire for...
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Feedback on the roadmap for a free open source alternative to webflow
Hello everyone!
I'm excited about the new roadmap for Silex website builder and I would love your help to define the steps I created or add new ones.
Can you take a look at the roadmap and share your ideas on what each step should entail? Let's work together to make Silex the free alternative to webflow & co!
Here is the roadmap
https://github.com/orgs/silexlabs/projects/1/views/7
The...
Alex Hoyau
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Open Source Webflow alternative - March update
This is what Silex v3 looks like right now (on my way for an alpha).
In particular the style manager, fonts manager and the concept of symbols.
Font manager: 2:20
Symbols: 3:46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH0hNa-na3M
Also here is why we need a free and open source webflow
https://www.silexlabs.org/why-silex-v3/
And here is how I'm building it
https://www.silexlabs.org/silex-v3-kickoff/
Alex Hoyau
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help for hunting
hello
i feel stupid asking that but i found a great tool not on PH and i'd like to hunt it
there is no "submit" button anymore in the app, is it because i don't have enough points?
thx
Alex Hoyau
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Webflow open source alternative
For months now I am working on the next major version of silex.me. I created several GrapesJS plugins needed to achieve the #1 step towards a self-hosted jamstack no-code website builder
This is the vision
https://www.silexlabs.org/silex-v3-kickoff/
Here is the code
https://github.com/silexlabs/Silex/tree/v3
Open collective
https://opencollective.com/silex
Alex Hoyau
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Static vs. Dynamic vs. Jamstack
Six pillars of #JAMStack
1. Security
2. Scale
3. Performance
4. Maintainability
5. Portability
6. Developer experience
From this excellent article about today's web
Static vs. Dynamic vs. Jamstack: Where’s The Line?
https://css-tricks.com/static-vs-dynamic-vs-jamstack-wheres-the-line/
Alex Hoyau
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how come to this question many people think of their mom? and the same question about an inspiring man will never make them think of their dad (unless they are of the family of steve j. and equivalents)
Are there any particular women who have inspired you, and if so, how have they influenced your life?
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Alex Hoyau
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Self-hosted webflow open source alternative
Hello fellow hunters
I have no clue how to involve users and find contributors. I am bad at building in the open I believe, any advice?
Silex website builder next version is a game changer I believe, I started to work on 3 months ago and now I am using it to create a first client website
Here is what I am building
https://www.silexlabs.org/silex-v3-kickoff/
A simpler static site generator. An alternative to Jekyll. Written in JavaScript. Transforms a directory of templates (of varying types) into HTML.
Works with HTML, Markdown, JavaScript, Liquid, Nunjucks, Handlebars, Mustache, EJS, Haml, and Pug.
Works with HTML, Markdown, JavaScript, Liquid, Nunjucks, Handlebars, Mustache, EJS, Haml, and Pug.
Eleventy
A simpler static site generator
Digital Forest is a societal and citizen project which aims to participate in the construction of the independent web of tomorrow: ethical and virtuous, local and independent, ecological and sustainable, European and sovereign.
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Alex Hoyau
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Great hosting and great spirit
Performances are good for the price, and servers run on sustainable energy
I'm a fan, thx for the great service
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Storyblok offers a unique combination of visual editing tools and highly customizable content blocks for marketers on top of a modern headless architecture that gives developers the flexibility to build fast and reliable digital platforms.
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Alex Hoyau
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Excellent nodejs static site generator. I use it to create eco-friendly websites with silex.me and strapi.io
Eleventy
A simpler static site generator
Whether you are a maker creating your next project's website or you are a designer making websites for customers, you will love Silex.
Your alternative to Wix and Webflow. Hackable, forever free, your design, your way! Free is not just about price. #Freedom.
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Open source website builder ~ no-code for designers & makers