Pros of Stack

• More modern and minimalist design aesthetic
• Better support for image galleries and custom layouts
• More active development and frequent updates

Cons of Stack

• Less customization options out-of-the-box
• Steeper learning curve for beginners
• Fewer built-in shortcodes compared to LoveIt

Code Comparison

Stack uses a more modular approach to templating:

{{ define "main" }}
<main class="main">
    {{ partial "article-list.html" . }}
</main>
{{ end }}

LoveIt uses a more traditional Hugo templating structure:

{{- define "content" -}}
    {{- $paginator := .Paginate .Pages .Site.Params.home.paginate -}}
    {{- .Scratch.Set "paginator" $paginator -}}
    {{- range $paginator.Pages -}}
        {{- .Render "summary" -}}
    {{- end -}}
    {{- partial "paginator.html" . -}}
{{- end -}}

Both themes offer responsive designs and support for dark mode, but Stack's implementation is generally more modern and streamlined. LoveIt provides more built-in features and customization options, while Stack focuses on simplicity and performance. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs of the project and the developer's preferences.

Pros of PaperMod

• Lighter and faster loading times
• More frequent updates and active development
• Simpler customization process

Cons of PaperMod

• Fewer built-in features and integrations
• Less extensive documentation
• Limited multi-language support

Code Comparison

PaperMod:

<h1 class="post-title">{{ .Title }}</h1>
<div class="post-meta">
    {{- if .Date }}
    <span class="post-date">
        {{- .Date.Format "January 2, 2006" -}}
    </span>
    {{- end }}
</div>

LoveIt:

<h1 class="post-title">{{ .Title }}</h1>
<div class="post-meta">
    {{- with .Date -}}
        {{- $format := $.Site.Params.dateFormat | default "2006-01-02" -}}
        <span class="post-date">
            <i class="far fa-calendar-alt fa-fw"></i>&nbsp;{{- .Format $format -}}
        </span>
    {{- end -}}
</div>

Both themes use similar structures for displaying post titles and dates, but LoveIt includes more customization options and icons in its default template.

Pros of Ananke

• Simpler and more lightweight theme, easier for beginners to customize
• Better out-of-the-box support for multilingual sites
• More frequent updates and active maintenance

Cons of Ananke

• Less feature-rich compared to LoveIt, with fewer built-in shortcodes and widgets
• Limited customization options for advanced users
• Less comprehensive documentation for theme configuration

Code Comparison

Ananke (partial.html):

{{ define "main" }}
  <article class="pa3 pa4-ns nested-copy-line-height">
    <section class="cf ph3 ph5-l pv3 pv4-l f4 tc-l center measure-wide lh-copy {{ $.Param "text_color" | default "mid-gray" }}">
      {{- .Content -}}
    </section>
  </article>
{{ end }}

LoveIt (single.html):

{{- define "title" }}{{ .Title }} - {{ .Site.Title }}{{ end -}}

{{- define "content" -}}
    {{- $params := .Scratch.Get "params" -}}

    {{- $toc := $params.toc -}}
    {{- if eq $toc true -}}
        {{- $toc = .Site.Params.page.toc | default dict -}}
    {{- else if eq $toc false -}}
        {{- $toc = dict "enable" false -}}
    {{- end -}}

    {{- /* TOC */ -}}
    {{- if ne $toc.enable false -}}
        <div class="toc" id="toc-auto">
            <h2 class="toc-title">{{ T "contents" }}</h2>
            <div class="toc-content{{ if eq $toc.auto false }} always-active{{ end }}" id="toc-content-auto"></div>
        </div>
    {{- end -}}

Pros of Hugo Coder

• Simpler and more minimalist design, ideal for text-focused content
• Faster loading times due to less complex features
• Easier to customize and extend for developers with basic skills

Cons of Hugo Coder

• Fewer built-in features and widgets compared to LoveIt
• Less visually striking out-of-the-box, which may not suit all users
• Limited multilingual support compared to LoveIt's extensive options

Code Comparison

Hugo Coder (config.toml):

[params]
    author = "John Doe"
    info = "Full Stack DevOps and Magician"
    description = "John Doe's personal website"
    keywords = "blog,developer,personal"
    avatarurl = "images/avatar.jpg"

LoveIt (config.toml):

[params]
    # LoveIt theme version
    version = "0.2.X"
    # site description
    description = "This is My New Hugo Site"
    # site keywords
    keywords = ["Theme", "Hugo"]
    # site default theme ("light", "dark", "auto")
    defaultTheme = "auto"

Both themes use similar configuration structures, but LoveIt offers more detailed customization options and features in its default configuration.

Pros of hugo-theme-terminal

• Minimalist, retro-style design that appeals to developers and tech enthusiasts
• Lightweight and fast-loading due to its simplicity
• Easy to customize with minimal configuration options

Cons of hugo-theme-terminal

• Limited features compared to more comprehensive themes
• Less suitable for image-heavy or visually complex content
• May not be as appealing to non-technical audiences

Code Comparison

LoveIt:

<header class="home-header">
    {{- /* Title */ -}}
    <h1 class="home-title">
        {{ .Site.Title }}
    </h1>
    {{- /* Subtitle */ -}}
    {{- with .Site.Params.home.subtitle -}}
        <p class="home-subtitle">{{- . | safeHTML -}}</p>
    {{- end -}}
</header>

hugo-theme-terminal:

<header class="header">
  <div class="header__inner">
    <div class="header__logo">
      {{ partial "logo.html" . }}
    </div>
    {{ if len $.Site.Menus }}
      {{ partial "menu.html" . }}
    {{ end }}
  </div>
</header>

Both themes use similar HTML structures for their headers, but LoveIt includes more specific classes and separates the title and subtitle, while hugo-theme-terminal uses a more compact structure with partials for logo and menu components.