Draft Directory

Documentation for _drafts Directory

The _drafts directory in a Jekyll website is a special folder used to store draft posts. Posts in this folder are not published until they are moved to the _posts directory.

Usage

• Place your unfinished blog posts in the _drafts directory. These files do not require a date in the filename.
• When you're ready to publish a draft, move it to the _posts directory and add the appropriate date to the filename.

Previewing Drafts

• To preview your drafts as part of the site, you can run Jekyll with the --drafts flag. This will build your site with the drafts included as if they were published posts.

Best Practices

• Regular Reviews: Periodically review your drafts to either complete or remove them.
• Consistent Naming: Use a consistent naming convention for your draft files to easily identify and manage them.
• Front Matter: Include front matter in your drafts to make the transition to a published post smoother.