wtf is deploy-github-pages?

This project is a ready-to-use starting template for anyone who wants to build a website and put it on the internet for free using GitHub Pages. Instead of wrestling with servers or paying for hosting, you get a pre-configured foundation that handles the technical heavy lifting. When you use this template, your finished website gets a public web address tied to your GitHub username, so you can share it with anyone. At a high level, it uses Next.js, which is a popular tool for building websites. Normally, Next.js can run as an application that needs a live server behind the scenes. This template configures things differently so your site builds into static files, meaning plain, pre-built HTML and assets that a host like GitHub Pages can serve directly. It also includes an automated process that publishes your site every time you update your code, so you don't have to manually upload files. This is ideal for beginners, hobbyists, or project managers who want a simple portfolio, a project landing page, or a documentation site. For example, if you are learning to code and want to show off your work, you can use this template to get a live site running in minutes. You just create a repository from this starter, write your code, and push it to GitHub. The included automation takes care of building and publishing it to the web. The README is quite sparse and focuses only on the basic setup steps. It points you toward the official Next.js documentation for deeper questions about static exports, but it does not go into detail about advanced configuration or customization. The main appeal here is simplicity: it removes the friction of going from a blank project to a live, shareable URL.