Create an official "present" template

[moul]

I used the official Golang presentation tool for this presentation, which is based on a derivative of Markdown. The tool can be found here: link to Golang presentation tool.

You can view the presentation I created using this tool here: link to the presentation.

Although I can't guarantee its long-term use, with a better template incorporating the Gno logo, the tool has the potential to become a simple git-first solution. You can explore possible templates for customization here: link to Golang presentation tool templates.

To view the presentation, you can visit this link: link to the presentation viewer, or run the command "make run" from the repository's Makefile: link to Makefile.

It would be beneficial to enhance the presentation by adding a logo in the top right corner and a discreet element in the footer. Adjusting the font to be slightly denser can also improve the overall visual experience.

Lastly, there is a bug with the printing feature that affects color rendering when generating a PDF. Currently, using Firefox as the browser resolves this issue.

Improving the tool further is not a high priority at the moment, but if the opportunity arises, it would be great to work on it. I can provide the default files and assist with CSS patching if needed.

[moul]

cc @alexiscolin

[zivkovicmilos]

I just want to mention some of the tools I've used in the past that support a Markdown-first approach to presentation creation:

Apps for presenting Markdown

• https://marp.app/

Frameworks for displaying slides (from Markdown)

• https://github.com/hakimel/reveal.js/
• https://github.com/gnab/remark
• https://github.com/deckjs/deck
• https://github.com/FormidableLabs/spectacle

We can maybe look into creating a hosted app for the workshops where people can check out the presentations directly through some of these frameworks (ex. like workshops.gno.land). It may actually be overkill, I'm not sure 🙂

What do you think @moul @alexiscolin ?

cc @ajnavarro

edit: you can check out how @schollz utilized remark in this PR:
#19

[ajnavarro]

I usually use Hackmd slides, it is basically using reveal.js under the hood. It covers all my needs :)

I also used google slides in the past when a template was required by the company.

[alexiscolin]

@zivkovicmilos, @ajnavarro Thank you for your suggestions!

Essentially, because they are built for front-end purpose, I think JS tools are more design oriented, thus, easy to use for presentation (and anything related to UI/UX).
I'm also familiar with Reveal.js that has a huge community and a lot of features such as presentation helpers (notes, navigation...), API to embed / control the presentation from a website, a multiplexing system (to let people view the presentation live on their phone) and many customization possibilities. It works with Markdown (internal or external src).

I think I could quickly create a POC with revealJS in order to check if it solves the colors issues

However, @moul I don't know if your are open to change your tool? Regarding the Go Present tool, It seems templates are easy to custom by creating a theme subfolder and using the -base flag. Not sure if we can custom the theme with as freedom as we could do with other FE lib though.

[moul]

I'm seeking a solution that:

• Facilitates file imports, akin to .code ./path/to/file.go, enabling examples to exist as standalone files with extensions for easier testing compared to embedded code.
• Prioritizes Markdown or a similar format, so that it's seamlessly integrated with GitHub. Additionally, I anticipate CI/CD assistance for generating previews and files.
• Operates efficiently in offline environments, including remote locations.
• Be minimal.
• P.S.: I value the go present go-centric approach and see potential for a future transition to a gno-centric equivalent that would be just as worthwhile.

Would you say your proposal meets my requirements? If so, I'd appreciate a demo, preferably using a presentation similar to one I've previously created.

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As a suggestion, we could establish a drafts/talk-foobar/... directory for uploading unattached draft slides. This approach allows us to concentrate on crafting reusable snippets or exploring diverse slide rendering possibilities.

Edit: -> #23

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Please don't feel obligated to work on the 'go present' template if it's not your area of interest. I am confident in securing the required assistance from a freelance platform. It's the kind of niche task that doesn't require a full ownership of the expertise .