Published September 2, 2025
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Hugo modules vs. Git submodules: manage your website more easily
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Dr. Mowinckel's blog: This week, a chat appeared in the rOpenSci Slack, where a solution using git submodules was discussed. Even though my experience with git submodules isn't extensive, I've successfully integrated them in various projects. Most notably, in transitioning the R-Ladies guide theme from Hugo modules to Git submodules, I could appreciate the powerful advantages these modular systems offer. Inspired by my friend [Maëlle Salmon](https://masalmon.eu/), who suggested I delve into this topic, I decided to explore how (sub)modules can improve our software development practices and collaboration. Maëlle also graciously reviewed this post and provided invaluable feedback, you would have been reading a very different post without her insights!