Adds README (#3)

* Adds README

* Adds logo to readme

Author: polygonart6777

.gitignore

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Hugo
-/public/
+/public
+node_modules/
 /resources/_gen/
-hinode.work.sum
 .hugo_build.lock
-.venv
+hinode.work.sum
+go.sum

README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+# Vancouver PyLadies Static Site
+
+![Logo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pyladies-vancouver/pyladies-vancouver.github.io/main/static/img/pyladiesvancouver-square-logo.png)
+
+Welcome to the Vancouver PyLadies static site! This project is built with [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/) and uses [Hinode](https://gethinode.com/) as a theme. The site is deployed via [Netlify](https://www.netlify.com/).  
+
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started  
+
+### **Prerequisites**  
+Ensure you have the following installed on your system:  
+
+- [Go](https://go.dev/doc/install)  
+- [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/getting-started/installing/) 
+- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) & [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/)  
+
+### **Installation**  
+
+1. **Clone the repository**  
+```sh
+git clone https://github.com/yourusername/vancouver-pyladies-site.git
+cd vancouver-pyladies-site
+```
+
+2.  **Install Hugo Modules**
+```sh
+hugo mod get -u
+```
+3. **Install Node.js dependencies for PostCSS processing**
+```sh
+npm install
+```
+
+## 📁 Project Structure
+
+```
+├── archetypes/      # Template files for new content
+├── assets/          # Uncompiled CSS, JS, images
+├── config/          # Settings and options
+├── content/         # Site content (Markdown files)
+├── layouts/         # HTML templates
+├── public/          # Processed static files
+├── static/          # Unprocessed static files (copied as-is)
+├── go.mod           # Go module definition
+├── hinode.work      # Hinode module definition
+├── hugo.toml        # Hugo configuration
+└── package.json     # Node.js dependencies
+```
+
+## ⚒️ Development
+
+**Start Hugo's local development server**
+    
+```sh
+hugo server -D
+```
+
+This starts a local server with drafts enabled (-D) and watches for file changes. The site will be available at http://localhost:1313/.
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a new branch:
+```bash
+git checkout -b your-branch-name
+```
+3. Make your changes
+4. Test your changes locally using `hugo server`
+5. Commit your changes:
+```bash
+git add .
+git commit -m "Add your meaningful commit message"
+```
+6. Push to your fork:
+```bash
+git push origin your-branch-name
+```
+7. Create a Pull Request
+
+## 📜 License
+This project is licensed under the [MIT license](LICENSE).