Implementing Header, Footer and Gatsby Link

In this article, we will learn how to implement a header and footer component in a Gatsby JS project and use Gatsby Link to navigate between pages.

1. Creating Header and Footer Components

To create the header and footer components, we need to create separate files for each component. In the header.js file, we can add the HTML tags for the header section, such as <h1> for the website title and <nav> for the navigation menu. Similarly, in the footer.js file, we can add the necessary HTML tags for the footer section, like <footer> and <p>.

2. Importing Header and Footer Components

After creating the header and footer components, we can import them into the main layout file, usually named layout.js. In the layout file, we can use <Header /> and <Footer /> tags to include the header and footer components respectively.

3. Styling the Header and Footer

To style the header and footer, we can either use CSS or CSS-in-JS. We can create separate CSS files for each component and import them into their respective files. Alternatively, we can use styled-components or any other CSS-in-JS solution to style the components directly in their files.

4. Implementing Gatsby Link

Gatsby Link is a built-in feature of Gatsby JS that allows us to navigate between pages without a full refresh. We can import the Link component from gatsby-link and use it to create anchor tags with the to attribute instead of href. This improves the navigation experience and performance of the website.

5. Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily implement a header and footer component in your Gatsby JS project and enhance the user experience with Gatsby Link. These components not only provide a consistent design but also make navigation between pages seamless and efficient.