This repository contains the source for the UCLA Data Science Center’s documentation site. It serves as the central home for DSC guides, handbooks, and reference materials for staff, the DataSquad, and campus collaborators. The site is built with Jekyll using the Just the Docs theme and published through GitHub Pages.
Live site:
https://ucla-data-science-center.github.io/docs/
- The DataSquad Handbook, including onboarding and workflows
- UCLA Dataverse documentation covering deposits, access, and policy
- Guides for DSC services, consulting, and instructional support
- Administrative materials that benefit from version control
All content is written in Markdown and stored in the docs/ directory. GitHub Actions builds and publishes the site automatically.
- Edit or add pages in the
docs/directory - Keep filenames clear and organized
- Use short headers and direct language
- Follow the existing navigation structure
- Open a pull request for review
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DSC GitHub organization
https://github.com/ucla-data-science-center/ -
DataSquad Handbook
https://ucla-data-science-center.github.io/docs/docs/handbook/DataSquad_Handbook_Home.html -
UCLA Dataverse
https://dataverse.ucla.edu -
DataSquad intake and onboarding templates
https://github.com/ucla-data-science-center/DataSquad/issues/new/choose
This site uses:
- Jekyll
- Just the Docs
https://just-the-docs.github.io/just-the-docs/
The structure began with the public just-the-docs-template, distributed under the MIT License. We appreciate the open-source community that maintains these tools.
To preview the site on your machine:
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Install Ruby, Bundler, and Jekyll
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From the repo root, run:
bundle install bundle exec jekyll serve
Previewing locally helps you check navigation, formatting, and links before pushing changes.
This repository follows the licensing terms of the Just the Docs template and Jekyll. See the included MIT License for details.