Quarto Basics with PKB Theme

Complete guide to creating and publishing Quarto documents with the PKB theme, including setup, configuration, and best practices.

Quarto is an open-source scientific and technical publishing system that works in HUGO. This guide covers everything you need to know to create/display code outputs from code using a Quarto as integration.

What is Quarto?

Quarto enables you to weave together content and executable code into a finished document. It supports:

  • Multiple languages: Python, R, Julia, Observable JS
  • Multiple formats: HTML, PDF, MS Word, presentations, websites
  • Interactive elements: Plots, widgets, and dynamic content
  • Academic features: Citations, cross-references, equations

Installation and Setup

1. Install Quarto

Download and install Quarto from quarto.org:

Quarto Metadata Basics

Complete guide to configuring Quarto document metadata, including YAML front matter, execution options, and PKB theme integration.

Understanding Quarto metadata is crucial for creating well-structured, properly configured documents that integrate seamlessly with the PKB theme. Take into account that to adequately deploy a site with this HUGO, other steps are necessary. This guide covers everything from basic YAML syntax to advanced configuration options for the qmd metadata necessary as a first step.

What is Quarto Metadata?

Quarto metadata is defined in YAML format at the beginning of your document, enclosed between triple dashes (---). It controls: