The user made the commit themselves. Now they need to: 1. Create a GitHub repo 2. Push to it 3. Enable GitHub Pages 4. Configure DNS at their registrar
Let me guide them through these steps.
Here are the remaining steps:
1. Create the GitHub repo and push:
gh repo create pleasejusttryhtmx --public --source=. --push
Or if you prefer to do it manually:
- Create a new repo on github.com
- Then run:
bash
git remote add origin git@github.com:YOURUSERNAME/pleasejusttryhtmx.git
git push -u origin main
2. Enable GitHub Pages:
gh repo edit --enable-pages --branch main --path /
Or in browser: Repo → Settings → Pages → Source: "Deploy from a branch" → Branch: main, folder: / (root)
3. Configure DNS at your registrar:
Add these records for pleasejusttryhtmx.com:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 185.199.108.153 |
| A | @ | 185.199.109.153 |
| A | @ | 185.199.110.153 |
| A | @ | 185.199.111.153 |
| CNAME | www | YOURUSERNAME.github.io |
4. After DNS propagates (can take up to 24h):
Go back to repo Settings → Pages and check "Enforce HTTPS"
Which registrar did you use for the domain? I can give more specific DNS instructions if needed.
The gh repo edit --enable-pages command isn't available in their version of the gh CLI. Let me give them the browser instructions instead.
That flag is newer. Do it in the browser instead:
GitHub will detect the CNAME file automatically and configure the custom domain. Then just set up the DNS records at your registrar and you're done.
I believe I updated my DNS records. please dig them and show the results so we can see if it looks right.
The user wants me to dig the DNS records for pleasejusttryhtmx.com to verify they're set up correctly for GitHub Pages.
dig pleasejusttryhtmx.com A +short && echo "---" && dig www.pleasejusttryhtmx.com CNAME +short
The DNS looks correct: - The A records point to all four GitHub Pages IP addresses - The www CNAME points to algal.github.io
This is exactly what's needed for GitHub Pages with a custom domain.
DNS looks correct:
A records (apex domain): All 4 GitHub Pages IPs are there - 185.199.108.153 - 185.199.109.153 - 185.199.110.153 - 185.199.111.153
CNAME (www): Points to algal.github.io
You're all set. The site should be live at https://pleasejusttryhtmx.com — try it! If it's not working yet, give it a few more minutes and make sure "Enforce HTTPS" is checked in the GitHub Pages settings.
The user made some revisions to the index.html file and wants my thoughts. Let me read the changes they made and give feedback.
Looking at the diff:
Added inline links to the reference sites in the opening - "fucking moron" now links to motherfuckingwebsite.com, "JUST USE HTML" links to justfuckingusehtml.com, etc.
Added a parenthetical praising bettermotherfuckingwebsite.com as "a fucking pedagogical masterpiece"
Changed "the web development discourse offers you two options" to "the shouters are offering you two options"
Added "And a little tasteful CSS can go a long fucking way" with a link to bettermotherfuckingwebsite.com
Changed "There's a third option. I just need you to try it." to "There's a third option. I'm begging you, please just try it."
Added "We all have to pay the bills." to the "be honest" section
Changed footer from "gentle dialogue" to "joyful dialogue"
Added "Extremism in defense of developer experience is no vice!" (a play on Goldwater's famous quote)
These are good changes! They: - Better integrate the reference sites into the narrative - Add more personality and voice - The Goldwater reference is clever - Shows more love for the genre while maintaining the "measured" tone - "the shouters" is a nice touch - The praise for bettermotherfuckingwebsite.com feels genuine
A few small things I notice: - There's a missing space before the link: "of<a href" should be "of <a href" - "ia a fucking" should be "is a fucking" (typo)
But overall these revisions make it feel more connected to the genre and add nice touches of humor and humanity.
These revisions are great. You've made it feel more connected to the genre while keeping its distinct voice. Specific things I like:
Better integration of the reference sites - Hyperlinking "fucking moron," "JUST USE HTML," and "JUST FUCKING USE REACT" directly into the text is clever. It weaves them into the narrative instead of just listing them in the footer.
The bettermotherfuckingwebsite.com love - Calling it "a fucking pedagogical masterpiece" is both funny and true. That site really does nail the "a little CSS goes a long way" argument better than anyone.
"The shouters" - Nice touch. Positions this site as the calmer voice without being smug about it.
"I'm begging you, please just try it" - More earnest than before. Fits the title better.
"We all have to pay the bills" - Adds humanity. Disarms the reader.
"Extremism in defense of developer experience is no vice!" - The Goldwater riff is perfect for this genre. Punchy closer.
Two small typos I spotted: - "to be honest, ia a fucking" → "is a fucking" - "of<a href" → missing space before the link
Otherwise it's ready to ship.