Quick Start

Starter Site

Once you have your Python interpreter set up, the easiest way to get started is to download the starter site zip file and unzip it in a convenient location. The zip file contains both a copy of the application file ( ssg.py ) and a pre-populated file hierarchy that SSG can use to create a simple example website. It should hopefully be fairly obvious how this file hierarchy can be adapted to your needs.

Building the starter site

Linux/MacOS

Open a terminal and navigate to the site directory where you unzipped the downloaded file. You should see the ssg.py file. Run this by typing:

./ssg.py

Windows

Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the directory where you unzipped the stater site. Double click the ssg.bat file that you find there.

Alternatively, open the Command Prompt app and navigate to the directory. You should see the ssg.py file. Run this by typing:

ssg.py

Note that double clicking on the ssg.py in Windows Explorer won't work because Windows Explorer does not set the current working directory to the directory containing the file that is double clicked.