Fix GitHub Pages deployment: resolve CSS and images not loading issue

[Copilot]

Fixes the critical GitHub Pages deployment issue where CSS stylesheets and images were not loading properly on the live site, causing the website to appear unstyled.

Problem

The deployed site at https://codestorm-hub.github.io/CodeStorm-Hub.github.io/ was experiencing broken styling and missing assets. Users reported that CSS files and images were returning 404 errors, making the site unusable.

Root Cause

GitHub Pages treats repositories as Jekyll sites by default, which causes directories starting with underscores (like _next/) to be ignored during serving. While the build process was generating the correct static files with proper asset paths, the .nojekyll file that disables Jekyll processing was not being created reliably during deployment.

Solution

Enhanced the GitHub Actions deployment workflow to ensure robust .nojekyll file creation:

• Improved verification: Added explicit logging and verification that the .nojekyll file is created successfully
• Enhanced debugging: Added build output inspection to help diagnose future deployment issues
• Updated documentation: Corrected deployment guide references and added troubleshooting information

Technical Details

The Next.js configuration was already correct with proper basePath and assetPrefix settings for GitHub Pages subdirectory deployment:

basePath: '/CodeStorm-Hub.github.io',
assetPrefix: '/CodeStorm-Hub.github.io/',

Assets are correctly generated with the GitHub Pages path structure:

• CSS: /CodeStorm-Hub.github.io/_next/static/chunks/[hash].css
• JS: /CodeStorm-Hub.github.io/_next/static/chunks/[hash].js

The fix ensures the .nojekyll file is present so GitHub Pages serves these assets instead of ignoring the _next directory.

Verification

• ✅ Build generates 22 static pages successfully
• ✅ .nojekyll file is created and verified in build output
• ✅ CSS and JavaScript assets include correct basePath prefixes
• ✅ All asset references in HTML point to proper GitHub Pages URLs

The next deployment to main will apply these improvements and resolve the styling issues on the live site.

Original prompt

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This section details on the original issue you should resolve

<issue_title>Draft Deployment Plan for GitHub Pages</issue_title>
<issue_description>## Overview
This issue proposes a deployment plan for the CodeStorm-Hub.github.io repository using GitHub Pages. The plan outlines the necessary steps, prerequisites, and architectural considerations to ensure a smooth and reliable deployment process.

Architecture Summary

• Repository Type: Static site (likely Jekyll, HTML/CSS/JS, or similar), hosted via GitHub Pages.
• Branch for Deployment: Typically main or gh-pages.
• Site Content: Includes documentation and static web assets.
• Configuration: Deployment and site configuration managed by _config.yml or repository settings.

Deployment Plan

1. Review Current Codebase:

   • Ensure that all site source files (HTML, CSS, JS, docs) are organized and up-to-date.
   • Check for the presence of a configuration file (e.g., _config.yml for Jekyll or appropriate settings for other static generators).

2. Setup GitHub Pages:

   • Navigate to repository settings.
   • Enable GitHub Pages and select the appropriate branch and folder (usually /root or /docs).
   • If using a custom domain, set the CNAME file and configure DNS settings.

3. Test Locally (if applicable):

   • Build the site locally using Jekyll or the relevant static site generator to catch errors before deploying.

4. Push Changes to Deployment Branch:

   • Commit and push all site files and configuration to the selected deployment branch.
   • Verify that the deployment action (if any) runs successfully.

5. Verify Deployment:

   • Access the published GitHub Pages URL to ensure the site renders correctly.
   • Check for broken links, missing assets, or misconfigurations.

6. Document Deployment Process:

   • Update or create a README.md section describing the deployment workflow for contributors.

Next Steps

• Assign responsibilities for each deployment task.
• Schedule regular reviews to keep documentation and deployment configurations up-to-date.

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This plan provides a foundation for deploying and maintaining the CodeStorm-Hub.github.io site via GitHub Pages. Further customization may be required based on the repository’s specific frameworks or requirements.</issue_description>

<agent_instructions>Check the deployment it’s repository set in Github Actions in GitHub page deployment </agent_instructions>

Comments on the Issue (you are @copilot in this section)

@rezwana-karim The deployment has a lot of issues the css images is not loaded need extra attention

Fixes #17

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Pull Request Overview

This PR fixes a critical GitHub Pages deployment issue where CSS stylesheets and images were not loading on the live site, causing broken styling and an unusable user experience. The core problem was that GitHub Pages treats repositories as Jekyll sites by default, which ignores directories starting with underscores (like _next/) unless a .nojekyll file is present.

• Enhanced the GitHub Actions workflow with explicit .nojekyll file creation and verification
• Added comprehensive debugging output to help diagnose future deployment issues
• Updated deployment documentation with accurate workflow references and critical file explanations

Reviewed Changes

Copilot reviewed 2 out of 2 changed files in this pull request and generated 3 comments.

File	Description
.github/workflows/deploy.yml	Enhanced workflow with explicit .nojekyll creation, verification logging, and build output debugging
docs/github-pages-deployment.md	Updated workflow filename reference and expanded critical files documentation with clearer explanations

[Copilot]

The heading should maintain consistency with the actual workflow filename. Consider using a more descriptive heading like 'GitHub Actions Deployment Workflow' to better explain its purpose.

Suggested change

	### 2. GitHub Actions Workflow (`.github/workflows/deploy.yml`)
	### 2. GitHub Actions Deployment Workflow (`.github/workflows/deploy.yml`)

[Copilot]

The documentation states the workflow triggers on pull requests, but this should be verified against the actual workflow configuration to ensure accuracy.

Suggested change

	- Triggers on pushes to `main` branch and pull requests
	- Triggers on pushes to `main` branch

[Copilot]

The debug step uses hardcoded paths and assumptions about directory structure. Consider adding error handling with || echo 'Directory not found' to prevent workflow failures if directories don't exist as expected.

Suggested change

	ls -la out/_next/static/chunks/ | head -5
	ls -la out/_next/static/chunks/ | head -5 || echo 'Directory not found'