Variables: Preview? Interim alternative? (Or just be patient?)

[ghost]

1. I'm interested in how variables will look in v1.9.0. Do you have any preview or samples to illustrate? Coming from MkDocs-like SWGs so assuming something simple like:

   ---
   myvar: 'value'
   ---
   
   # H1
   My var is {{myvar}}

   with perhaps a way of loading larger global variable files.

2. Are there any variable-like workarounds I can use now?

[geoffreymcgill]

Yes, exactly the same configuration and usage as you provided is the plan. The syntax for the placement of the variable on the page would be {{ myvar }}.

We will also include functionality to configure variables in the retype.json file, then reference those variables on any Page. Current proposal for configuration within retype.json would be something like the following:

{
    "variables": {
        "my-var-name": "custom-value",
        "another-var": 55
    }
}

Plus also access to values from the project, page, environment, and likely others.

Are there any variable-like workarounds I can use now?

Unfortunately, no. Nothing that I can think of right now. We will try our best to release as soon as possible, although v1.9.0 is currently scheduled for mid-Q3 and that timeframe still seems likely.

[ghost]

Good answer, thanks. So I'll just "be patient".