GitHub Pages has received a significant upgrade with the implementation of Jekyll 1.0.2, featuring over 100 changes and new capabilities. Notable enhancements include support for embedding Gists, automatic post excerpts, and the ability to save and preview drafts before publishing, alongside improvements that facilitate local site creation and testing. A new documentation site has been launched to assist newcomers to Jekyll in exploring its functionalities. This release marks Jekyll's first major milestone since its inception nearly five years ago, highlighting the contributions of numerous project contributors. Ben Balter, Chief of Staff for Security at GitHub, authored the announcement, reflecting on his extensive experience managing GitHub's enterprise offerings and efforts to promote open-source adoption among government organizations worldwide.